I apologize for the missing picture in yesterday's blog. I uploaded one, but I have no idea where it went. It was there when I proofed everything and now it is gone. It should be right above these words, if not, I'll try again tomorrow.
All counts are now rising slowly. One doctor said Peter could be discharged in as little as 10 days! So let's hope the counts keep rising.
All days now seem to be cyclical - Peter feels fine, stays awake for several hours at a time, then falls asleep for hours at a time. Sometimes he can eat a full meal and be ok and other times he loses it as fast as he eats it. If he would remember to stay ahead of the meds for nausea I think he would be ok. The nurse practicioner was in today. If he has one more day with a fever, then they will start him on IV nutrition. She says that they would rather get him on this early than to wait and have to really work hard to get him to where he should be nutrition wise. He seems ok with it, it's just another bag to hang on Herb. (I have a pic of Peter & Herb but it is too large to post).
Peter is up and moving when he needs to. He still is not getting enough walking in during the day. I can't say much to him because I am not walking either. We both need to increase our fluid intake and our walking!
We had a nice visit this afternoon from our friend and pastor Tom Nelson. We talked of trips to Las Vegas and New Jersey. We compared some of the casinos and I encouraged Tom to go to the Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. We also talked about the Madrigal Dinner at church (Christ the King Lutheran Church in Cary) and Tom mentioned that Peter was in the prayers of the church. After a short prayer Tom left and said he will return soon.
Even though the changes in blood counts seem small, they are still going in the right direction. I think we both get discouraged because it seems that change is not fast enough. Living in a hotel or hospital room alone is not much fun. We are both blessed to have good friends to take care of us. Thanks Beth for picking me up and taking me out for lunch! Every little bit helps!
Hopefully tomorrow I will have something to post on Peter's blog. Until then, Thanks!
Wendy
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I went to donate blood on Friday, and alas my hematocrit level is only 37%... so for the next few weeks I'm going to increase my iron level and try again. The good news is that I brought my friend Lindsay with me and the Red Cross got a pint of her blood!
Mom will be there soon, so I'm sending my hugs and love with her!! Hoping everyone is in good spirits and I'll be anxious to hear when Uncle Peter completes his first mile :)
much love,
Sarah
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