April 15, 2026
Day 28
Today didn’t necessarily feel less busy, but it was calmer with no medical dramatics. It did feel like we had lots of laughter and fun moments though which are sometimes harder to find here.
On a medical note…the ketamine and or the methadone are definitely helping. PTL! They cut the dilaudid completely within 24 hours of starting methadone as it replaces it. So,Tate is off the dilaudid except for rescue doses. We have another 48 hours on the ketamine and will double the methadone tomorrow afternoon. It takes about 5 days to get up to full therapeutic levels for the methadone.
Tate filmed another episode with Dr. Ben from palliative
and likely will continue her show with Seacrest studio here at the hospital. Today’s episode included special guest, nurse Rachel and was pretty entertaining. One they’re edited, I’ll share.
Tate gets an hour off of ketamine each day so we went to the zone for a bit this afternoon. Lots of familiar staff faces there that always make it fun.
We had to move rooms today, which is a job I don’t like, but was easy with lots of hands. We’re in the new wing once again which is so bright and clean. Tomorrow we’ll get it looking cozy again.
I felt so grateful today for all the medical faces here that offer hugs and words of encouragement. That make simple things fun and helped me move. That take such good care of Tate and know us well enough to read between the smiles. The photo is nurses Rachel, and new grad, Kacey.