51 day cruise ends at 15 days

51 day cruise ends at 15 days

It’s official, we are off the ship and awaiting doctors. That might be a little too dramatic but dramatic is what the majority of the last 15 days have been. And it ain’t over yet.

For just a quick update, after pretty much continuous high fever, lack of appetite, sleep and more sleep, medications, diet changes; David is not yet feeling better. Glad we took the doctors suggestion to disembark in Tampa and fly back to San Diego. Of course that was a long day and thank goodness David did not have any episodes on the flights back!

You can imagine I have been concerned for David which gets multiplied out at sea. His worst day (fever 102.4) was when we were circling Martha’s Vineyard area because the seas and winds were too high to dock. Those conditions along with how to I manage our 4 suitcases and David. I even made a mental plan of what to leave behind. It gave me lots to think about on my sleepless nights!

Wasn’t it a great treat that even though we missed two ports because of weather, we got a bonus of overnight in New York. And even better David felt up to the last-minute tour the ship provided to see New York by night. It was amazing. Another bonus was that David was able to get off the ship in the two ports we had not yet been to, New York and Charleston SC, even though it wasn’t for long.

The other nice event was our day of scenic sailing the St Lawrence River (Canada), the shore lines were beautiful with the trees changing and the cottages along the shore. Something I had wanted to see.

David’s chills and fevers continue, as soon as we know something, I’ll let everyone know as best I can. We are in communication with doctors and labs, awaiting results. Not to mention, filling out forms and paperwork, we'll see if this trip insurance is worth it.

Thank you everyone for all your concern, comments, meals and food drop offs. It means so much to both of us and is very helpful. I can’t tell you how much it means to get a text at just that moment when I want to throw in the towel! Thank You!!

Cruising road bumps or is it rough seas...

Cruise from Montreal to Tampa Florida and beyond.
Almost didn't leave San Diego, midnight shut down. Due to a Ground stop, that's what I understood the gal to say. Tiny little jet in Detroit, another delay leaving. Long wait for the bus, another wait to get off the bus at the pier. Worked out for us as that delay got our bags put directly into cart not waiting on the sidewalk with other masses. Not a good experience with HAL flight and transfer. Leave the day before in the future, plus discovered that going through HAL would have given us quite a reduced room rate.
The next adventure is storm. High seas and high winds were announced along with my favorite, bath bags getting placed at the elevators. I love the rocking and tossing of the boat. I think it reminds me of the days going out to the la Jolla kelp needs with my dad in his small boat. I got to drive the boat while he fished. Loved the rocking and various other adventures.
Later the captain announces that the decision has been made for us, no going to Charlottetown. The port was full, no room for us. He had talked to all ports in the area. I've forgotten the details as another adventure steps in to occupy me.
David hasn't been feeling well. At the main stage show he gets chips and is shaking. We go to the room, he bundled up, warms up and feels ”better”. His temp is 99. Ok. Next night, again the child's and shaking with chattering teeth. Getting a little worried. Temp 100.2. Ok, not good but not  too concerned. We check temp again, maybe half hour or so. Temp is now 102.4, I'm worried. I have the thermometer and ideas about temp from chemo days. I call medical. Nurse says to take Tylenol. Did that. Phone rings, nurse calls back, did you say 100.2, no, 102. Down to medical we go. It is 2am. David, once again gives blood and urine sample. His wbc (white blood count) is elevated and blood in his urine. He is now hooked up to an iv of powerful antibiotic and gets 3 prescriptions. 
I have mentally packed up our cabin and figured what I'd leave behind because I can't manage it all myself. Wonder how he'd be taken any where as we are in the middle of the storm where we are unable to dock or call into port. Big imagination!
Next day. At the moment all seems to be okay. We are still on our cruise! Difficult to get internet connection but will try to keep you all updated.
Port of Boston. We stay on board. Saving energy for Martha's vineyard. We've not been there and want to get off to walk a bit in the little villages. I'll leave out our third visit to medical due to David's diarrhea from the medicines. He says he is feeling better and I think he is, not as much sleeping and we went to the dining room, not just the lido deck for dinner. Main dining room is what I like, several courses, served elegantly.
Surprise, Martha's vineyard will remain unexplored territory. High seas, high winds cancel another port of call. The port is open to the sea and it would be unsafe, especially since it is a tender port (no docking, take little board to the pier). Captain called Rhode island but that port would have pretty much the same sea condition.
Nice resolution. We arrive in New York early and spend the night!
To be continued, see FB for pictures