Feb 12, 2017
Today is a great day and it’s not even my birthday! (T-39
days😉) I have been waiting for the day I get to go home from the hospital. The criteria for leaving are to reach 0.5
neutrophils for 3 days and having no other issues going on. The last 4 days I have had neutrophils of TLTC
which means, too low to count. 😟 Today, however, my doctor came in and told me
my neutrophils were 0.4 and she expects them to continue to go up and if so . .
. .
I can go home on Tuesday!!
Northwestern is a
very nice hospital, but I'd rather be home!!
I’m supposed to have some activity everyday and
that basically means walk the halls. I’m
only allowed on ½ of the floor so the route is very small. It takes 14 laps around to equal 1 mile. I can’t walk and count that - even without
chemo brain. Since I’m neutropenic, I basically have to gear up in a HAZMAT suit to leave my room. . . . . oh, and it isn’t sweaty at
all walking around in a plastic suit and your nose and mouth closed off in
polyester! 😉
I have been fortunate to have a few visitors
though. Chris Walter came up one
afternoon. I forgot to get a picture of
him but he really was here. Actually I
think he came more to visit Kriz as they are good friends. 😏 My friend Karen came to visit just in the nick of time
as I recall. She followed her part of
hygiene protocol that was indicated on not-to-miss signage everywhere. When she entered the room she said “I don’t
think I’m supposed to touch you?” I
told her I didn’t care and threw a sheet over her and engulfed her in a hug. She consoled me until I was able to
stop crying. I was having a weepy day. 😢 
I am so happy to
be going home soon. Mom will come to
take care of us and I can’t wait to see her again. 💖 Stephanie plans to come up right away too,
but she admitted to a sore throat and I know Kriz is going to be merciless
about germs. I’m praying for her quick
recovery to perfect health. 🙏 I love it
when she is around too!! 💗
Thank you for
reading my blog. I am very thankful for
your concern and support. I truly
believe my body would not have responded as positively without you. I am so thankful for you. May God Bless you in an unexpected way!
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| Night view from my penthouse |
