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Tim got the best night of sleep he’s had in a while last night. He has also needed less pain medication today. However, he did start having some weird “pinching” sensations along his waist. They are going to keep an eye on that one but, at this point, they don’t really think it is anything…

Tim was able to get a bit more sleep last night but he still had quite a bit of pain. Of course, having to get up about every 45 minutes because of the amount of fluids you are receiving does tend to cut into the sleep also. The physical therapist came in today and adjusted…

Tim’s overnight was not so great! He slept fairly well from 10-1 but then around 1:00 a.m. woke up with his shoulders and biceps hurting him terribly. They gave him several different pain medicines and he still had trouble. He did not sleep again the rest of the night. When the PA came in, she…

It was another uneventful day! We were able to walk some and enjoy a movie together. We got to speak to a few of the kids and see some of the activities they were doing. Just a nice relaxed day. Tim did start the anti-rejection/chemo medicine today. Along with that, they have to give him…

Today was a very uneventful day. When I first showed up, Tim said he had been cranky but, within a few minutes, I noticed he was humming and singing, so apparently not too cranky! 🙂 He has felt fairly good all day. Less tired and not quite as nauseous. Tomorrow they will start a new…

Today was a pretty good day! Despite the late (and somewhat sleep deprived) night last night, Tim felt better today. He did not have quite as much nausea and didn’t feel quite as tired. His blood numbers are dropping though, so that can change at the drop of a hat. In fact, he is starting…

Today has been a strange day! We spent most of it waiting. We were watching Flight Aware for when the courier would land in Cedar Rapids with the marrow cells. The plane landed pretty much on time. Then we had to wait for the cells to arrive at the hospital. Then we had to wait…

While yesterday was a great day with Tim finishing the marathon, today was a bit of a ‘return to reality’ day. The nausea is getting worse and Tim is starting to worry more and more about the “rough” days still to come. He is losing weight and struggling to eat. Tomorrow is transplant day and…

Well, he did it! He finished the marathon this morning! Many nurses have commented that they think that is the fastest anyone has been able to complete a marathon after being admitted. I will post the video to my Facebook page but there is a picture of him with his t-shirt below. Final day of…

There was quite a bit more activity on the floor today. More people out of their rooms walking around like us. It was interesting to see more people out and about instead of staying in their room. Tim’s fatigue continues. It is something that he will be dealing with for quite a while (months) but…