Adele had as restful a night as you could have with people waking you up every few hours for blood draws, pills, temp, heartbeat and blood pressure. She was having breakfast when I talked with her this morning and she said the pheresis port will be taken out today or tomorrow. It is still weeping fluid and is not needed for anything else, so there is no need to keep it in. Her hickman port is enough for them to get her stem cells back to her along with any chemo. Having only one side of her chest with a dangling tube, will be much more comfortable for her. She has been aware of the pheresis port every night as she sleeps and it bothers her way more than the hickman does.
I spent one of the most restful 14 hours I have had for over 6 months. I left around 6PM last night and went to Debbie's after visiting Giant for groceries. Had a sandwich for supper made with a great fresh bun from Giant and other fridge stuff. Watched (gazed at) TV for 2 hours or so and then went to bed and read a book until 9:30. Debbie got home and I heard her go straight to bed, so I turned off the lights and got to sleep. Woke around 7 and had a breakfast and coffee. No dressing changes, no port flushes with the flush having to be taken out of the fridge 30 minutes before, no Glad Press n Seal to cover dressings before her shower. Nothing but get myself ready. Almost forgot what that was like.
Adele & I both will need much strength to get through all off this. Please remember to pray for that strength for us. God has been with us every step of the way and we thank Him for that. He has given us many opportunities to tell others that, and we have at every chance.
As always - Rick
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