Day 30, 31, 32, 33


Day 30
Don't have the numbers handy, but Whites & Neutrophils were not down at least.  Platelets had dropped below 50, so I got a transfusion.  Hemoglobin was still holding, so no blood.

Diner was "Seafood Chow Mein", and that sounded disgusting enough for me to have a quick snooze off of the transfusion pre-meds, and drive through rush hour to spend the night home !

Day 31

No appointments today, so I get to be at home for the whole day, and night !
I did my daily exercise by going grocery shopping - Sonja hates it, especially with both boys, and I find it calming.

Sonja had a "Girls Craft Night" planned, and Gram and Papa were coming out to watch the boys on Saturday Night.  I still only have about 2-3 hours endurance at anything, so they still came out.  We all watched "Up".  Good Movie.

Day 32

Up early for a 9am appointment, but both boys woke up before I left so I was able to give big hugs and goodbyes.  Traffic was nice and light.
Blood and Platelets were just over the cut off, but since I was not going to be in the next day, they tanked me up with both.
W & N were just up a little bit (2.2 / 1.2)


Day 33

Only an appointment with the Thrombosis Dr. this morning.  He feels that going forward with removing the Hickman line as soon as possible is a good idea.  Tomorrow I have the IV Dye Eye Photography in the morning, then back to the LBMT clinic in the afternoon, and a meeting with my Primary, Dr. Nevill
After tomorrows numbers, and the meeting, I will have the near term game plan. 
My hope is to be checking out of the lodge Wednesday morning as long as nothing new comes up.

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Anonymous said…
Hi Richard
Well, hopefully we will both be on the road on Wednesday! I'm heading to Baddeck with Kadin and you will be heading to Abbotsford. I just finished my Costco shopping--I guess the love of shopping there must run in our genes!! Three complete meals in one no-extra-preparation tinfoil pan--how good is that!!! I will be in Baddeck for three nights, so will certainly get to see your grandmother and tell her your latest updates. Praying for good reports and an easy-to-follow game plan. Hi to Sonja and hugs to the boys. Take care, Elva
12/01/2009 8:48 AM
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