i have a bag of chocolate chip cookies in front of me, the snack cart comes by every once in a while, and it makes me happy. haha, also the cafeteria downstairs have big chocolate chip cookies on fridays, last week, on my NEW BIRTHDAY/cord blood infusion day, i had a big cookie, the chocolate was all melted and everything. yummmm.
update for the past 2 days. yesterday would have been pretty unexciting except for the fact that at around 5 pm i had a nose bleed (low platelets, um and i irritated my nose) that lasted for TWO HOURS. ridiculous. they had to give me platelet transfusion right then and then it stopped a while, so i showered and ate some food, and then it started again! for another two hours until 11pm, and then i had another platelet transfusion at 11:30. i barely got any sleep, and i pinched my nose so hard i think maybe the bridge is a little taller now, or squashed flat - haha. they had the night doc come in last night to check on me, because i wouldn't stop bleeding, and he stuffed gauze up my nose, both of the holes, because it was bleeding from both sides. they kept it in all last night, and today, and tonight until tomorrow. i've been breathing through my mouth, highly uncomfy. haha
welll today there isnt much. well something great happened today, but my mom says to keep it hush hush for right now. but i'm very happy and excited, and ready to praise the Lord for it, so i'll let you in on it, just a little bit. because TBI (radiation) and the chemo i got for cord blood transplant can cause organ damage immediately and later down the road, i had prayed to God to protect all my organs and not let a single one of them be damaged. i prayed that He would show me He had done this, by a specific event, and it happened today, and i'm very very joyous. so i think He is letting me know that he has carried me through and that i've been healed and protected by Him. can't really go into detail, without completely giving it away, but the chance of this event happening for people is very very very little, especially after my TBI and chemo. but you know, chance is nothing compared to God. He carried me through this far infection free, and safely and in such good condition, it doesnt matter if the doctor told me i had no chance, with God anything is possible right? i'm very happy. praise the Lord!
well there isnt much to say, i think i might go eat those chocolate chip cookies, after i wash my hands thoroughly of course :D
i hope everyone is excited about this winter season! i'm excited...well for it to pass so i can go home, haha.
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Hi Sarah, I wonder if your nose bleed is due to air being too dry with the heat on and all.... Not sure if you're able to have a humidifier in the room and if you're drinking enough? Another trick is to put a little Vaseline on cotton swab and apply it inside your nose, maybe it will help it from cracking/bleeding.... BTW, my daughter, Christina, Christopher's twin sister, is a freshman @ Duke and may start volunteering at Duke Hospital in Jan. Please let me know your room location in case she can dropby to say hello... Again, you're in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteHi, Sarah, thank you for creating this blog, yeah, surely pass the thanks to your daddy. I know you daddy and I have a wonderful daughter too. I have been reading since last Sunday when they announced this website in RCCC. You are a brave girl, our God has a wonderful plan for you. Just be patient, it will be over and alright. You know what, I like Padora's music too. I even downloaded a mobile version to my cell phone and listen often. God has offered us a new start (your NEW BIRTHDAY and new blood type, so amazing...), He will surely lead us along.
ReplyDeleteSometimes on the mount where the sun shines so bright,
God leads His dear children along;
Sometimes in the valley, in darkest of night,
God leads His dear children along.