Day -1

In the transplant world today is considered Day -1. Tomorrow, my transplant day, is considered Day "0" and from that day forward every day is a positive day. At least that is what I am hoping for. Peter my PA said it takes about 10 to 14 days for the bone marrow to go back into place. I was a little let down because I want to be out of here in 14 days. He said there is always hope and for me it could go better.

Quick Health Update:

• Can't keep anything down
• Low hematocrit level (Blood level which indicates energy)
• Need a blood transfusion due to low hematocrit
• White blood cells are dropping (They are supposed to as the Chemo is killing everything)
• They will be giving me Vitamin D and Calcium through my central line as I can not keep anything down.
• Retaining quite a bit of water from chemo treatment-they are giving me lasics
• Took Adavan to help with Nausea-KNOCKS ME OUT!

Fred and Kristy came up today to visit during lunch and went for a walk with me. When I say walk, it is a walk around half of the 8th Floor. In order to go on my walk I have to suit up in my yellow gown, hepa mask, latex gloves and wheel my best friend the IV cart with me. We can only walk on half of the 8th floor because on the other side patients are recovering from some really awful diseases and infections. Today I was so worried I was going to throw up while on this walk I walked so fast I was out of breath by the time I got back to the room. Wouldn't that just be embarrassing. I know I shouldn't care, but you have to try and keep some dignity while going through all this.

I missed my Grandson Cole's baseball game. I heard he did really well. He saved the day and helped the team win the game at the last minute. It is so hard to be in here and not be able to be with my grand children. I am so proud of all of them. They are so talented and full of energy and fun. I love them very much.

I heard Duke is having a hard time adjusting. Fred had to feed him a whole entire bowl of burnt almond fudge ice cream last night in order to get him to eat anything. It is great to know he loves me, but I really worry about him.