So it's good news all around! My daughter has been out of the icu since
Sunday and in her own room. She is now off of the ventilator, fully
conscious and able to speak, use the computer, and swear at people!
Life is good. I still can't see her because she is still contagious,
but at least she isn't in danger anymore! I got to see her last night!
Sort of... I was able to get a webcam system set up and her fiance set
up the webcam on their notebook. Yay for skype! Video and audio was
choppy, but at least we were able to finally talk.
7 days left! Then I start the stem cell transplant process. woo hoo? hmmmm, 8-)
One
more of my tests is now complete. I survived my bone marrow biopsy and
aspiration on late Monday afternoon. woo hoo! I did not have sedation
for it, only local anesthetic. The doctor had a bit of trouble removing
a sample of bone from my left hip bone marrow, (my bones are too tough
he said) but after the 3rd try was able to complete the task. I was a
bit sore from the process, but able to work all day today and didn't
have to take any pain pills for it. Either I'm getting used to this
stuff, or the pain will kick in this weekend! I am still feeling great,
and looking forward to the transplant. Something new to experience!
I
would like to thank everybody for the awesome emails and support over
the last 10 days. It was a very trying time for my wife and I. Your
support was incredible and greatly appreciated and helped to make a
very difficult time more bearable knowing that Jaclyn and my family
were in so many peoples thoughts and prayers. Thank you.
