First Day Home

Well, we'd like to tell you that Linda's feeling a lot better, but that 's not the case. She's feeling a little better, with the emphasis on "little". There have been several bouts of nausea today and last night, which not only makes it difficult for her to get any of her strength back, but also makes it difficult to keep track of which medications are staying down. She's had lots of nasal congestion which none of the doctors listed as one of the side effects, so we wonder if it isn't just good old Cincinnati seasonal allergies. Whatever it is, it's preventing her from breathing through her nose and getting a good night's sleep (or an afternoon's sleep for that matter.) Sudafed didn't work, but a nasal spray seems to be providing some relief. We'll find out for sure tonight.

We're sorry we didn't thank everyone for the cards that were sent to the hospital, but that's because they never arrived. At first we thought it had something to do with the bone marrow patients, and not bringing anything in from outside, but on the last day, we asked about it, and the nurses said they should have been delivered. We're sure the address was right, because a FedEx package arrived with a necklace (thanks Vicki and Charlotte.) They said the mail may have gotten stuck at the clinic and they'll try to retrieve it before our return. If only this was the biggest of our problems.

Linda's lungs still have some fluid, and between this and the nasal congestion, breathing is a full time job that she has to think about and not take for granted. On the plus side, we actually walked outside for a bit today, if only to the other side of the circle. Once she starts holding solid food down, things should start looking up.

We hope to have better news tomorrow.

Love ya,

Linda and Jim