THE UPDATE

All is proceeding as expected (a good thing):

• Blood counts are bottoming out: this is the long-tail of the chemo killing off the old, bad guys. Keeps me tired, means I can’t leave the room.  I’ve had a few transfusions to keep red blood cells, platelets at minimum levels.  Thanks again to all you donors!
• The Stem cells are coming: within a few days, we expect the white blood cell (WBC) count to start increasing – this will mean the stem cells are working!
• I’m Outa Here: Once the WBC count gets high enough and I seem to be able to function on my own, I’ll be out of here. We expect that will be 6-12 more days.

THE MUSING

Don’t get your hopes up, gang.  Chemo even limits Musing.  I will say this: it is great getting calls and visits to help pass the time. And passing the time is the challenge now (other than just healing without contracting any infections).

Here’s T in her “Office with a View”:

WHATEVER

It is true, I had never watched Game of Thrones.  And if I were home, I probably still wouldn’t be watching.  But thanks to Adam F. I’ve got 3 seasons worth and they’re also helping me pass the time!  I’m about 7 hours in…