Day + 2 - Something is getting thinner

Neither Peter or I or our seperate patiences are getting any thinner but it is starting to look as though that white/gray stuff on the top of the head is getting thinner - either that or he is growing more skin on his head. He started to be able to get several hairs when he ran his hand through his hair; maybe it will just get thinner. He does have 2 doo-rags, one knit cap and several ball caps to help hide the loss.

Today was another good day. He is trying to get the nursing staff to adjust to his routine rather than theirs. He gets irritated when they come in several times instead of doing all that needs to be done at one time, especially when he is trying to sleep. He's already tired from his treatment so not getting as much sleep at any one time as he normally would makes him just a bit grumpy.

The leg pains he has had for a few days have progressed down to his ankles which are starting to swell. He is not drinking enough or walking around enough so that is something we will have to work on every day. When the pain gets really bad he moves around alot and can't seem to get comfortable. Eventually he takes his pain med and that causes him to fall asleep.

His blood counts are still low but no worse than before. Not sure when exactly we might expect to notice some changes for the better. The doctors are very good about explaining stuff to us and they are all very pleased with his progress.

Keep the cards, calls and visits coming. It really brightens up both of our days.

Have a great weekend!

Wendy

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PSS I walked .5 miles today and mapped out a 2 mile walk.