Feb 15, Day +19, Skinny Binny wants to go home!

"Just the Facts"--  Got Platelets today, was a bit tired, numbers up slightly and drip pole was stripped.

So today presented some very good news.  B's white cell count from yesterday went from point 3 to point 4 back to point 3, then this morning it was at point 6!!!!  Yay, this is what we have been waiting for.  All the nursing staff heard about this and have been commenting.  It was a celebration of sorts.  They say now, it will continue to climb and not bounce down.  His platelets were at 11 so he got infused 1 bag.  Now that count is at 15, so we will see if those hold or increase.  He drip pole was stripped first of several medicine bags.  He only has 2 tubes connected to his catheter, and then tonight his pain med delivery box was removed.  All of a sudden there is more space in his tiny room!  The best news was from the doctor doing rounds, saying that if he can drink 2 liters of water for the next 2 days and not have a fever, diarrhea or vomit, then he can go HOME!  So B is on a mission to get the water/liquid down.  Not easy for him due to the chemo removing his desire to eat much or drink.  Dehydration is a major reason these patients have to get readmitted to the hospital.  The other precaution was that he absolutely cannot get a fever, sick, diarrhea or vomit when at home.  So we have our marching orders.

I can't tell you what this news had done for B's mind.  To know that freedom is around the corner is amazing.
B is down to 158 pounds.  He is just a skinny thing.  So we will try to get him to fatten up a bit when he gets home.  Also his head is showing some bald spots where the shaved hair has fallen out.  But none of this is a problem when the thought of going home is within reach!  He is still fragile and we will have to be very careful that we don't forget this and over do it.  But we just can't wait for a homecoming.  This is answered prayer and witness to the faithful that prayers are heard and answered.  They are powerful and desired.  We thank each of you for your wonderful support.  I have not gone one day without feeling an army of support around us.
Until next time,
Hopeful Believer