D+5: Cheryl's triumphant return ...

... not.

We think that Cheryl is officially well again. Only problem is that her nose runs like crazy when she wears a mask. This kind of puts us in a difficult position. Is Cheryl still sick? Probably not. But what if there is a little remaining virus in there? I guess she could just let all the snot accumulate around her mouth and nose inside the mask (kind of like she does at home). After some debate, we decided that Cheryl needed to hold herself to a higher standard of hygiene around Ryan. So, I'm going to extend my stay a bit and Cheryl is heading back to Phoenix to see Regan.

Ryan is hanging in there. All of the hair on the back of his head is gone and the sides are going fast. Interestingly, the top is still in good shape. The pillow must be rubbing it off while he sleeps. His eyebrows and eyelashes are still in good shape, so I'm not sure if those will go or not. I think Ryan is really beginning to feel the effects of a toxic chemical regimen, continuous sedatives, parainfluenza virus, and a nonexistent immune system. I still get smiles on a regular basis, but he seems kind of agitated and sleepy a lot of the time. Of course, I feel that way too, so maybe it's just a lack of sleep.

From a vitals standpoint, Ryan is still in good shape. Blood pressure spikes occasionally, but it responds quickly to medication. His temperates creeps up from time to time, but no major spikes. His oxidation is a continues to be a concern, but that too responds well to supplemental oxygen.