Sleepless in Seattle

October 27, 208

     Odd night of minimal sleep. Between the Steroids and the Growth Factor Injections, they create insomnia. . . but unbelievable fatigue so its a strange foggy combo. I really thought that meant my stem cells were going to be full blast into the blood stream by today. I was rocking a new headscarf and earrings, feeling very Bohemian, (kinda Rhoda from MaryTylerMoore)  and ready to go! But it turned out, we need one more day.

My new Pirate look. Actually the earrings have all these beautiful silver droplets that are representing all my new, healthy stem-cells to come!

     I was ordered to stay very low and isolated to make sure no infection creeps in. It turned out to be a great day though. Some weird advice from the doctors is that you need lots and lots of calcium before harvesting. . .tons of cheese! For those of you who know me, I have been a vegetarian, pretty much vegan for over 40 years! But the body is so fascinating.  I am walking the hospital halls eating cheese sticks and sugar-sweet apple juice. Later,  Paul went to Whole Foods and got me the richest Mac and Cheese ever, which I then topped with more Parmesan! And to finish it off tonight, they have recommended melted ice cream. . .

Melted Coffee Haagen-Daaz

     I'll go again in the morning for labs and shots and, fingers-crossed, the Apheresis!

    I received so many nice messages from home today and appreciate everything so much: from feeding Niccolo, to walking the dog, to doing laundry and vacuming! THANK YOU ALL!