11 PM Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Whewhooo!  The chemo is finally OVER.  Ed had his last dose today and that feels really monumental.   He's still feeling pretty good, considering the toxic cocktail he's endured for the past week.  Now he can have a day of rest and flushing out the chemicals to get all cleaned up for the transplant on Thursday.  His counts stayed pretty level today with only a slight drop in his white count since yesterday, so he didn't need a transfusion after all.  So far, so good.

We've been watching "The Voice" most of the evening, Ed took a bath (can't shower with the perma-cath), the nurse is changing the sheets on his bed, and soon  it's time for some shut-eye.  Since he won't be getting chemo during the night now, I'm hoping he'll be able to sleep better and not be interrupted so much.  Actually, that goes for both of us...... a couple of days ago, there was a woman out on the 4th floor psychiatric patio, who for no apparent reason,  had her head partially wrapped in aluminum foil  (perhaps some sort of misguided fashion experiment or maybe protective headwear intended to thwart an alien brain snaatching attempt - I can't be sure which, but as my daughter so wisely pointed out, without enough sleep and self-care, I could end up on that patio with aluminum foil wrapped around MY head as well.  She said its probably a good reminder to look down there and remember that from time to time.  I think she's right.  So I'll say goodnight and log off for tonight.

Tomorrow I'm visiting a school that my youngest daughter wants to attend, but I'll update the blog at some point and let you know how Ed's doing.  Thanks for your messages, comments and calls.  It helps break up the monotony for Ed.  Good night.