Day +1

I should have explained this earlier but didn't think about it until now. Steve's admission day was Day -3 and that began the count down to transplant day which was Day 0, his New Birthday! His daily progress is tracked from there. Yesterday was his first really bad day, actually it began Tuesday evening (which according to Dr. S is unusual). He started vomiting and not eating. He's been experiencing nausea and vomiting since. So they up'd his anti-nausea medicines, but if you ask me I don't think they are working like they should. Especially since they are giving him 3 different kinds. Dr. S said they expected him to get sick while getting the chemo, but not after......he says things as if he's thinking out loud. So I'm never sure what he means.........

He expects certain things to happen at certain times. W know his counts will be going down and we should see a significant drop by this weekend. This is when he'll be the most vulnerable to infections. And from what I hear he'll really start to feel bad. Right now he'll tell you he can't feel any worse.

On a good note he did take a bath this morning, and I was happy he was willing to do it. He's suppose to t ake a bath daily but there was no getting him in there yesterday. Daily baths and linen changes are part of avoiding an infection. Plus, lot's of hand washing and cleaning all surfaces in his room.

I expect to be tired and know that the days ahead will not be easy, so I covet every one's prayers for both of us. Please pray for the following:

Physical Needs
-No mouth sores
-No more nausea and vomiting
-Steve's appetite to return
-Energy for Steve so he will walk the floor as needed
-A successful grafting of his stem cells and quick production of new blood
-No new complications
-No infections
-Complete Response to the stem cell transplant
-Enough rest for myself

Spiritual Needs
-That our circumstances will not cause us to take our eyes off the Lord
-The Lord will be our source of strength and hope, everyday!
-Our lives would bring glory to him and a reflection of his love to others
-May our thoughts be pleasing to him