Hello all ~ this will be a quick one.I'm ok! I seem to have emerged from my Ativan stupor, and am feeling like something that is almost akin to human. Well, not really, but I do feel better. I'm on several antibiotics now in preparation for my big day tomorrow. I am still having bowel issues and a residual headache as well as significant nausea -- and they're testing my urine for what seems like blood in the hopes that it's not a urinary tract infection but instead one last menstrual hoorah (or whimper, as it were) -- but I'm doing better! Just found out that the bowel stuff will get me another test -- it seems that they are sampling everything coming out of my body. Ack.
Lorraine got word this morning that her grandmother died. It's heartbreaking. They were close, and her grandma had a very significant, ongoing role in her upbringing. So we're very, very sad. Poor Lorraine is flying out immediately after my transplant tomorrow to go to the service, wake and funeral the next day. My poor sweetie.
Enormous thanks from both of us to Ginger for coming to the rescue of our beloved Louie and taking him into her home....and lap....until Lorraine comes home. Send me pictures!!!
Ooooohh!!! And in other news, I might get Mr. Bear back!! When Tallie, the butch capo of my BMT ward, heard about my bear's plight, she got on the phone and send out the search party. A couple of the nurses had done the same, but apparently Tallie knows some of the folks in Emory's laundry place and she was able to get some people actively looking for a small bear of Mr. Bear's description. They have a lost and found, but I guess noone was looking very hard until Tallie got on the case! She told them to give him a little sprucing and get him back to me tomorrow! Poor Mr. Bear, off on such a big adventure all by himself.... I can't wait to get him back. (I should mention that Ann, one of my night nurses, surprised me in the night with a sweet bear in a verrrrry feminine gift bag (just like I like 'em!) Isn't that just so amazingly sweet and generous??? Yay, people. Yay, Mr. Bear!
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Sarah it is so great to see your post. You sound almost normal!!! Of course, it may have taken you all day to write that. The typed word does leave you guessing a bit.
Give my condolences to Lorraine. How awful for her. When it rains it pours.
Great news about Mr. Bear. I am glad you are getting him back. But, maybe leave him on the window sill or something until you are out of the woods for infection. I lost my favorite pillow case to the laundry folks at the hospital. My counts were down and I decided to let it go since I was concerned about what might be in the laundry with it. So maybe you need to hug the bear from afar for a bit.
I hope you feel even better tomorrow.
(((HUGS))),
Judy
Hi Sarah,
Hello from the webmagic boards. Just wanted to check in on you as you've been so kind to newbies like me. I read your earlier post about Mr. Bear and I nearly cried. I too have a special cancer-support bear (Bruce) that my mom gave me. Although I am 30 years old, I know that I would be hysterical if I lost him. He's really become a special friend to me, my family, and all the nurses.
So I'm relieved to hear that a search party has been assembled and I'll be praying for Mr. Bear's safe return!
On a more serious note, I'm glad to see you're up and typing. I'm sorry to hear about Lorraine's grandfather. When it rains....
Take care of yourself and keep us all posted.
Very best,
Jessica
Sarah, Iti amazing how much Louie looks like our smooth haired fox terrier (Grunt), whom we had for 16 years. Damn dog would keep jumping and was so hyper; you had to love him.------Your friend----richard
Hi Sarah,
I am SO sorry to hear about Lorraine's grandmother.....it is difficult enough losing someone you love on any day, but adding that on top of having a SCT just doesn't seem fair.....I feel so bad for both of you to have to deal with so much.
I hope you have an OK birthday....it will be a relief to have that over with. Are they giving you all your Stem Cells back on the same day? Mine were given over 2 days because they limit how much are given per day. I will be anxious to hear about your experience....
Good-luck getting Mr. Bear back....he will have lots of stories to tell I am sure! That was sweet of your nurse to surprise you with another bear...you deserve that kind of generosity & TLC that you give to others. What goes around comes around!!
I have been thinking about you all day today, wondering how your transplant is going.....I will be checking your blog tonight to get the scoop.
Stay Strong!!
ps. Thank-you for your suggestions on my blog....I am working on gaterade today, & am taking my meds as per schedule. I did vomit early this morning...I think because of the juice I had on an empty stomach.....duh! Now, it is gaterade & water...
I can't believe you could find the energy to help me out when you have so much on your own plate....you amaze me! You should focus on your own healing now....I want you to get through this whole thing relatively unscathed!
Hugs and kisses to you and Lorraine both! And so glad Mr. Bear is back.
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