My leukemia's back.

[sourland]

Thinking of you and hoping that today went as well as could be expected.

 

[Suzie]

Yikes! I know that feeling when I am told I have to be in the Hospital for 7.00 am.....for me it is a two hour drive....no sleep the night before ...in case I may oversleep... well that is a joke..as if we can get a good night of sleep before our "treatment"...

Rachel....my thoughts are with you, as are my prayers....I know that all will be well for you....God is awesome and will be there with you forever...tomorrow is another step forward...however, you don't take steps.....you charge headlong into the future with awesome strides...

Bless you and your wonderful family..

Christmas at your own home is beckoning you....your strength of character is so much to be admired.

 

[donrae]

So it's done and we're just waiting for results.....

We left the house at 0330. Yep, seriously. I drove up and honey slept. Had enough time to get my labs drawn before the procedure. Checked into the unit at 0835. Around 9 the nurse checked my vitals and asked me the questions to get me checked in, then left. But, I was close enough to the nurses station I could hear them talking and talking and talking....told honey I was laying down and therefore was going to sleep until the procedure started. Was woken by the fire alarm going off...and off.....and off...over 10 minutes the blessed thing blasted. Looked at the clock and it was 1010. Huh? what happened to 0930, that magic time I had to drag my butt out of bed for? Anesthesia came by and said they were running late, so instead of 1030 as scheduled, it would be at least half an hour late. 1030?!? When was it scheduled for 1030? I could have slept another 2 hours...sorry to say, the fire alarm,. the being woke up and the late time had me in a not-so-nice mood and I wasn't particularly nice to the FNP who was going to do my procedure. Oh, and it was going to be her first one, did I mention that? I had to consent, of course, and then she told me my regular doctor there would be coming over to check her off on the procedure. Now, I like Dr Traer a whole lot, so had a little attitude talk with myself, cause I sure didn't want to be unpleasant with him. Got myself sorted out, they gave me the Milky Substance of Unconsciousness and it was breeze. More painful after this time than the last, but honey said they didn't use a drill, they had to do it manually so that might be the difference. Anyway, still loving being at home! And lesson learned, next time ask not only when they want me to check in, but when the procedure is actually scheduled for!

We stopped and checked out the hotel I'll probably be staying at post transplant--it's okay, but pretty much any hotel room is going to get very small after a few weeks in Portland in winter/spring.....still not sure how that's going to go, but no need borrowing trouble.

 

[N F C]

Morning Rachel,

Sounds like a crazy day but you handled it better than I would have (I'm not a good waiter especially when it's something I just want to get over with). As for the hotel time, you'll just have to hang out more here with us and we'll do our best to keep you entertained!

 

[3goodeggs]

Yep. we can do that.

 

[3goodeggs]

I forgot the balloon animal.

 

[TXchickmum]

(been away from this site for a while, and just saw this thread) -thoughts and prayers your way! -hope that you have a blessed Christmas with your loved ones. -prayers for a New Year of peace, healing, and recovery.

 

[N F C]

I forgot the balloon animal.

Nope, can't forget the balloon animal (or flowers), lol

 

[sourland]

I'm not a very patient person under such circumstances - you did well. Now, it's on to Christmas.

 

[Suzie]

Rachel,

So pleased that you are now home with your beloved family...have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy and Healthy New Year...

You are in my prayers