DAY 10 - 010507
Word for today – Nadir – meaning lowest point. Rock bottom. David’s white blood cell count has hit this point and his new stem cells are growing. This is what we’ve waited for all week. The harvesting of David’s stem cells will happen either this Monday or Tuesday morning. Meanwhile he’s feeling much better. (now my throat is a little drippy, but enough about me). He went into the hospital today without the wheelchair! Nurse Cindy was so excited to see him walking into the room. We even managed to eat inside Applebee’s. I almost felt like I was on a date. Except for the fact that I was disinfecting everything. The poor waitress, I really didn’t mean to spray her in the face. But she took it well.
I’m heading into Jayme’s room to put mints on the pillows and Lysol the walls for his arrival tomorrow. Think of David while you’re watching the Pats this weekend. He’ll be yelling at the TV with Jay and I’ll be smiling.
Have a great weekend!
[Patient Update: Don't let Robbi fool you. She is coming down with a cold, and I hope that is all it is. She is working so hard to manage much more than than what is going with me, and it is taking a toll. Now, don't think that you (any of you!) can help her or ease her burden - just love her as you always have and send hugs and smiles. We are amazed to hear that many of you look forward to reading her nitely message - (the personal, unedited version of what I publish on this blog) - please continue to comment.
Blogging is kind of like standing on a soap box and yelling at the world, from a sealed room. You know someone hears you, but you don't see the smiles, or smurks, or if they are running away.
Yesterday was the best yet! As Robbi noted - I walked in to the clinic. The total distance from car to falling into the chair was about 200 feet (with an elevator breeak in the middle). All systems checked out well with Cindy.]
[Geek Update: Debbie (The Boss) called later at nite to tell us that the cell counts are rising! I bottomed out with an ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) of <66. The latest test shows a count of 4100. It is expected that I will reach approx. 40k-50k at harvest time.
Debbie also told me that the women from Colorado, who will manage the harvesting, is expected here on Sunday nite. All systems are GO for Monday morning (about 11am) to be connected to the apheresis machine which draws my blood thru and separates out the stem cells. That date can be changed, depending the actual readings each day... stay tuned... film at 11.
David]
Hugs,
Mom ~ Robbi
I’m heading into Jayme’s room to put mints on the pillows and Lysol the walls for his arrival tomorrow. Think of David while you’re watching the Pats this weekend. He’ll be yelling at the TV with Jay and I’ll be smiling.
Have a great weekend!
[Patient Update: Don't let Robbi fool you. She is coming down with a cold, and I hope that is all it is. She is working so hard to manage much more than than what is going with me, and it is taking a toll. Now, don't think that you (any of you!) can help her or ease her burden - just love her as you always have and send hugs and smiles. We are amazed to hear that many of you look forward to reading her nitely message - (the personal, unedited version of what I publish on this blog) - please continue to comment.
Blogging is kind of like standing on a soap box and yelling at the world, from a sealed room. You know someone hears you, but you don't see the smiles, or smurks, or if they are running away.
Yesterday was the best yet! As Robbi noted - I walked in to the clinic. The total distance from car to falling into the chair was about 200 feet (with an elevator breeak in the middle). All systems checked out well with Cindy.]
[Geek Update: Debbie (The Boss) called later at nite to tell us that the cell counts are rising! I bottomed out with an ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) of <66. The latest test shows a count of 4100. It is expected that I will reach approx. 40k-50k at harvest time.
Debbie also told me that the women from Colorado, who will manage the harvesting, is expected here on Sunday nite. All systems are GO for Monday morning (about 11am) to be connected to the apheresis machine which draws my blood thru and separates out the stem cells. That date can be changed, depending the actual readings each day... stay tuned... film at 11.
David]
Hugs,
Mom ~ Robbi
posted by DesktopDavid at 9:21 AM
2 Comments:
Hey DesktopD - it's April05... thank you sooo much for sending me a note. I was about to send a search party out for you if I hadn't heard anything by Tuesday...figuring that would be 2 weeks.
Sounds like you're doing great. You are so brave and are so fortunate to be surrounded by such a loving family and many friends.
I am thinking of you and sending you all my best wishes.
We are fortunate that we found out that such love and support is available. we asked and they said YES!!!
Aside from your best wishes (which are valued) let me know how you are doing with your treatment. Are you still researching? Have you made any choices? Can I help in any way?
David
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