WBC 8.8! All looks good for discharge tomorrow. I was partly right, Peter had alot packed and knew pretty much where everything else would go. Almost all of his meds are by mouth now and he only has one bag hanging. Maybe he won't have to come home with a pump.
I'll get training tomorrow on changing his bandage on the port. They will review with both of us his meds and any possible interactions - timing on some of them is crucial. Don't know how many pills there will be yet plus mouthwashes, creams and who knows what else.
We talked with his nurse today and she said since he got stem cells from cord blood he is basically a baby as far as his immune system is concerned - so we treat him like a baby as far as being near illnesses is concerned. Eventually he will have to get all his vaccinations again.
He can come with me to get groceries or to a movie or when he is eating more, we can go out to eat - just need to be sure we go at the least crowded times. We specifically asked about going to church on 12/9 and she said no way. Oh well, there is always next year.
I gave the front desk a list of what needed to be done for cleaning tomorrow and I will doublecheck with the manager in the morning to be sure there is no problem. The place just needs a good cleaning and the kitchen and bathrooms need to be cleaned with antibacterial stuff. Wanted the filters changed too. Don't want to take any chances.
Until tomorrow,
Wendy
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You know cuz, we really are alike in a lot of ways. A+ on double checking everything and making sure the hotel is spotless! It sounds like Peter has a brand new start on life and we want that journey to be a pain free, illness free life style! We cant even begin to tell you how happy we are for all of you guys, but just wish we lived closer to each other for not only morale support, but to be there in person.
Once you are both home and doing well, and are up to my coming down, I will try and come down for a bit. Maybe even do a hop scotch or something for you to show off my new knee!
Lori
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