I was admitted to Germantown Methodist on 5/12/08. Due to a few PICC problems and low platelet count, I didn't start chemo until 5/13. I got chemo (Cytarabine) 24/7 (literally) and finished up on the 20th. Before I go any further just let me say...the nurses on 3South ROCK! Samantha was my nurse that first night and she was incredible! Let me tell ya folks, that first night's perdy scary.
During my initial 3 week stay at the hospital I found out how blessed I was. Marty, Ian, Hannah & Wayne, Moo, unbelievible friends - Mir (came by with tulle and other things and decorated my room with color), Gary, Tina, Fran, Jeff, Allison, Lisa, Mir's Dad, Karen, Jeff, Carol, my sisters, the nurses, Doc Gina, Dr. Weeks, Jan, Chaplin Jack.
The initial 3 weeks also consisted of lots of platelet & blood transfusions, balloons, lots of blood tests, flowers, lots of drugs, lots of cards, lots of sleep, lots of hot flashes, lots of prayers, lots of heartburn, bone marrow biopsies, hairloss.
Goldie came on 5/27! So excited! Loved her being here!
Also on 5/27 I got the results of my 2nd bone marrow biopsy - CLEAN! It took about half the day for that to sink in.
May 30th was Hannah's recital. Needless to say, I couldn't go and I think that was the first time I cried since this adventure began. I was so glad Moo and Goldie were here to go! Hannah dedicated her solo to me = l
Went home on 6/3!
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