Before we arrived (at 6:00am!!), Steven received his first bag of designated donor platelets! They were typed B+. What this means is, the platelets were from one gracious person who came to COH to donate for Steven. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
4:30pm-The social worker just checked in. When we came here for the first time, we had to meet with a bevy of people including a social worker. They asked a bazillion questions, how do you feel, are you anxious, what support do you have when you go home, etc... I wanted to answer these questions either sarcastic or funny but they aren't asking me!
5:00pm-We are watching the Cubs/Pirates wild card game. I'm a Cubs fan and Steven is a White Sox fan. I wonder if he will be a soccer fan after his stem cells populate.
As you might imagine, it is going to get boring being in one room for 4-6 weeks. When his white cell count gets 1000 cells/mcL he will be allowed to leave the room (with a mask of course) and can walk the halls. I have flashbacks of the scene from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest of Chief breaking out and running to freedom. We aren't going to do that but it is a thought...
Ashley thought of an excellent way for her dad to entertain himself and get exercise while sequestered-she brought and set up our Wii. The physical therapist who came in was quite impressed. Apparently there is a Wii on the floor that all the patients have to share. It's a great way to exercise and move around, because don't forget, Steven has been tethered to an IV pole since the day he was admitted. I want to come up with a name for the IV pole- something other than "second wife".
Fingers and toes, all crossed.
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