We made it through the weekend at home! Pretty quiet for Ed as he's trying to keep his engine in "idle" mode - a significantly bigger task for him than zero to a hundred in 9 seconds! He felt relatively decent for a guy who just had a really aggressive chemo treatment - the comfort meds definately help, along with his "tough-it-out" persona..... The white count drop-off period pattern starts this week, so we're happy he's made it this far and we'll go to Dr. Menco tomorrow to have blood work done and decide how to proceed if he looks like he's in danger of an infection again. I know he's dreading the next few days of wait and worry, but its really all we can do.
Ed's cousin Kathy came out from Colorado with her daughter Heidi and surprised us yesterday - what an unexpected treat to have them come all this way to visit! Kathy has some first hand experience with some of the medical issues Ed is working through, and I know he finds it really comforting and informative to talk with her. She has been so willing to share with him on a different level than the "vacuum-sealed" information that is gleaned from reading medical websites and journals. Its always more personal and helpful to have someone who has walked in the same shoes to explain things and provide helpful insight and perspective. A gift for sure.
Belated Happy Mother's Day to all of you who are Moms-in-fact, or Moms-in-kind as defined by the motherly deeds you do. I'm sure we all know some single dads who deserve to be wished a Happy Mother's Day and vice versa. Hope it was a day full of flowers, smiles and some rest. I was able to spend Saturday with my older daughters and tribe of grandkids and Sunday we had Ed's mom for brunch and then my younger kids took me out to dinner. It was wonderful.
Lots to do today after the list of tasks I discussed with the stem cell coordinator on Friday, and time is ticking by quickly. Quite a few phones calls and logistics to arrange, insurance info to be nailed down and day-planner notes to record, so I'll get back to it. If I don't have a chance to update the blog before Ed's appointment tomorrow, I'll let you know later on Tuesday how that goes.
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