Mark's Assisted Living

I know it's been a few days since I updated my post. But Jerry has handed the posting baton back to me and I'm not so diligent as my sweet husband!

I was discharged from the hospital on Monday, May 5th, after 24 days in the hospital. I can't tell you how happy I was to spring the hospital scene. Jerry said I was sitting on the edge of the car seat, like a little 5 year old. And I had the window down, soaking in the outside fresh(ish) air. It's amazing the things we take for granted.

My brother Mark lives conveniently close to the Med Center on Braeswood, and graciously opened his home (which I now call Mark's Assisted Living) to Jerry and me and my 24 hour sitter. My sister in-law, Shirley who was scheduled to take the first week became ill at the last minute......Murphy's law....and poor thing was so apologetic, like she had any control over that. Well my other super sister in-laws, Jerry's sisters Claire Katy and Connie from Dallas jumped in to cover the time while Jerry went to work during the days.

The nausea and vomiting has not completely gone away, but has become less severe and less frequent. My energy level is still nowhere near normal. And my list of medications is two pages long, so it has taken me a while to sort through and try to get a system down for when and how each must be taken.....ie several must be on a full stomach, one must be two hours separated from any calcium products, one has to be taken with my eyes crossed....not really just seeing if you are reading the entire blog! haha!

 Over the past few days all is going well and my blood counts are improving (especially my white count and absolute neutraphil count)  My nurse practitioner has told me that I can take Sunday, Mother's Day off from my daily visits to the hospital. What a great mother's day treat! I will still need to take the two IV meds on Sunday, so they say they will teach me how to use some hand held pump.

Thank you again to my brother for opening his bachelor's pad to me and my plethora of medical supplies. Thank you to all who are and have been bringing meals to our family 2 days a week! To all the people who have sent cards and nice treat bags. And especially all those keeping me in your prayers. Keep them up because they are REALLY working.

Here is a photo of Mark's house off of S. Braeswood!

There's a separate room for Jerry and I and my sitters too if they need to stay the night!