So I guess I spoke too soon this morning. My neutrophil count came back 0.87 and, although true neutropenia is 0.5 or less, the doc has decided to put me on precautions. Now I'm on the neutrophic diet (no fresh fruits or veg) and have to wear a mask every time I leave my room. Bummer!
On a positive note, though, I've been disconnected from trolley. Now I can walk around my room freely without getting whip lash every time I move out of range. This new privilege is really exciting ... Since I'm doing so well, maybe they'll send me home early? Oh, how I wish.
Speaking of home, Ian brought Zach to visit today. I got to cuddle him and stick my nose in his hair, breathing in that sweet baby smell. We played trucks. He charmed all the nurses. And, since Granny was here, too, he got to play "find the locomotive." It's a game where Zach pretends that he's a train by pumping one arm up and down, mimicking the motion of train wheels. Then, he "hides" (in plain sight, really) until Granny, playing the part of Roy the dog, looks for him. Every time she finds him, Zach erupts in laughter. It's hilarious the first 40 or 50 times.
Well, night is falling ... Check out the view from my window. Not bad, eh?
much love to you all,
Katie
Comments (3)
DOH.
Well, when you're freed from purgatory, we'll have to drag you to the farmer's market so you can go wild with all the samples...
:)
Posted by Tara | June 25, 2008 9:42 PM
Posted on June 25, 2008 21:42
we all got excited- I went loca at rainbow on tuesday night after we spoke, and had a bag all ready to hand off to Ian tomorrow. I won't torture you with the details of the contents. Your consolation prize is that I promise when you are safely out of the pinche neutropenic zone, Vinnie and I will import as many flats of strawberries and blackberries from our homies at Blue Moon Organics as your heart desires. In the meantime maybe you'd take something made into pie. That's cooked enough, right?
Oh well, you're still doing great, hon, just keep on truckin'!
Fantastic view, definitely looking right over us. Can you see me an Vin waving at ya?
We're blowing you a good night kiss, too.
Shona
Posted by Shona Mauro-Sachs | June 26, 2008 12:40 AM
Posted on June 26, 2008 00:40
Dear Katie,
Sorry about no fruits of veggies raw, but Shona had a good idea of a pie. I think that sounds superb!!! Thank you Shona from Katie's mom. Now I understand why Katie stopped being a Vegetarian.
So gald you are disconnected from the IV pole, that can be so aggravating.
Glad that you got to see Zach today-I remember that baby smell, nothing like it.
I love your view, pretty fantastic!!
I was supposed to take the dogs to the vet today but last night at 9:30 he called to reschedule. The vet called himself, only in Depew, OK!!!
Got to read the next POST!!
Much Love,
Mom
Posted by Mom | June 26, 2008 3:22 PM
Posted on June 26, 2008 15:22