This is the first time in 33 years Ed hasn't gone to Tamarac School on the day after Labor Day. Oddly enough we both woke up at 5:00 just like old times! We already got a text message from Mary Beth telling us what was on the menu for the complimentary breakfast and who was speaking at opening ceremonies. The second text I am not able to print!
Yesterday was the first time I have ever heard Ed complain. After the hospital treatment he felt really sick. He described it like having flu symptoms. After his 3 hour nap Ed was able to have my homemade chicken soup and some ginger ale. Finally last evening we took a 1/3 mile walk around the loop with the cat. This walk was a milestone for Ed. It is hard for him to participate in his required exercise and walking program when he feels so sick.
Today his white blood cell count was down to 0.1(normal rate 4.8 to 10.8)and platelets are 68(normal rate 130 to 400). This platelet drop will require a possible blood transfusion tomorrow. Today Ed will have 3 IV drips of mega-antibiotics a day. The visiting nurse from "Anthem Home Infusion" will stop by every evening to change and administer the night-time IV and take his vital signs. It looks like Ed will only have another 10 days of having his port for the IVs.
Tomorrow Ed's daughter Therese and I are going to start cleaning the garage. Ed is concerned. I would never throw away anything of Ed's that is valuable!
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