30 May - day 16

There is not much news to tell but I thought I should give a short update in case any of you have started worrying :) I haven't written for more than a week now for one reason only - laziness! In fact, I haven't turned on my computer since May 21st, and that is probably a record for me. But I've still checked Facebook and emails on my phone. Thanks again for your greetings and for checking up on me! It's heart-warming ;)

Today is my 16th day in the hospital, I can't believe it's been half a month already. Today is also day #7 post treatment. My white blood cell count is still dropping and hasn't reached the bottom yet, that is pretty much what I'm waiting for. 

In the meantime I have to be careful. Like I've mentioned before, I'm in protective isolation and don't get visitors besides closest family. My appetite hasn't been great in the past days. Those who've seen me eat in the past would have a hard time believing that it took me an hour to eat one waffle. Mom has been baking these amazing waffles that I eat for breakfast. Surprisingly, they are really easy on my stomach. That's another thing, my stomach is pretty messed up because the treatment affects the mucous membrane. Stomach issues are most definitely the most annoying side effect. 

The doctor has me on nutrition through an IV to substitute the many things I'm not eating. Still I try to eat as much as I can to keep my digestive system running. I need a lot of calories to prevent me from losing weight and the strength that I will need to recover. But these days it's pretty much just waffles for breakfast, soup for lunch and the weirdest... yes weirdest cravings for supper. 

I LOVE eating (when I'm healthy), and I eat a lot and there are so many things I can't wait to eat when I get out of this. When I don't have to think about my stomach or this neutropenic diet thing I'm supposed to be on... then I shall have a FEAST. I'm already making a list!!!

I moved again. Now I'm in the last room in the hall and it's a little bit smaller but it's cozy. I have my bed, a nightstand, a lazy-boy for visitors, my private bathroom and shower, a tv, 2 closets, a clock, a tray on wheels for all my food, and a BIKE. The PT brought me an exercise bike so my parents can work out when they visit. Haha. They do, but it's meant for me. It's good to get my blood flowing since I do a lot of sitting and laying here.

I went out once the other day. I put up my fancy green mask and went for a short car ride with my parents. It was nice to see the 'world' again. Hopefully I can go again soon.