Bill woke up this morning with a big smile and said " It is the weekend so we can just relax today"
I received a lovely compliment yesterday about how positive it is that I am numbering the days! I had to confess that this is the way the transplant program works. Everyone is not only connected with a name but also what day in the transplant process they are at. So today is related to 4 days after the transplant. But, thanks Barb for the beautiful compliment!
Bill is still doing well. He escaped a transfusion today by .3 so tomorrow he will definitely begin receiving blood products to get him through til his body starts making those blood cells again. He is getting some IV fluid today so he is connected to his IV pole for some of the day. So far he has been pretty IV free which makes getting around and showering much easier.
He is slowing down a bit more so I fear that I may need to motivate him to walk those halls. So far the stickers have worked because if I forget to put one up after our walk he definitely lets me know!
We received a visit today from the head of the Oncology department wanting to know our thoughts about the hospital, staff etc. She asked Bill what he would change if he could and he struggled because we have been so pleased with the care he has been receiving both physically, spiritually and emotionally. I did suggest a few things: A small chapel on the floor since the patients can't leave to go downstairs; coffee and shower for family on this floor. I have to go up to the 16th floor and it is a bit of a pain to go through 5 sets of doors and wash my hands twice for my morning coffee and the doors are locked until 7:00 a.m.
So the rest of Bill's day will be spent relaxing, watching some television, a few walks and maybe a a game or 2 of poker! Wishing you all a very relaxing weekend as well!!!!
Bill and Kay
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