The nurse just unhooked me from my chemo.
*does debu_cartwheels in my room*
I want that to be the last damn time anyone puts that #@#$^ poison in me.
I feel ok. I have weird tingly head as they gave me some benadryl. I feel really groggy. The next two days are "rest" days before the transplant, while my counts go down into the crapper. I tried walking a little, but it made me a wee bit dizzy, so she told me to take it easy. I want to sleep, but it is not forthcoming. I am way too full of fluids right now to get any decent rest.
I really like my new nurses that came with my new, awesome, ginourmous room. I especially like the one I have today and my male nurse (the murse). They have good spirits and make me feel like a human being. When you are stripped of pretty much your entire life, the little things mean so much - like preserving your dignity.
I have to say I wish the Olympics were on longer. It's been a cool thing to watch while I'm here. At least it's not like the World Bowling Championships or something. I loved the Japanese ice skater last night. She was adorable.
I wonder who is on Oprah today. I heard they had female sex addicts on the other day. What's up with that Oprah? That's very Maury P of you, girl. (although I just saw on Monday she will have Elmo from Sesame Street as a guest.)
I am so touched that the superfantastic Manolo published my sister's letter. Getting people to sign up for the bone marrow registry is so important. There are so many people that are on the waiting list for donors as they have not found their match. I was totally lucky and blessed to be a match to my uber great Bro #1. But there are so many that aren't as fortunate.
See, even J-Lo and her big booty are supporting joining the registry. She's trying to get Hispanics to sign up.
And Nelly did it too, as sadly his sister Jackie died while waiting for her match.
I can do this. The Manolo says so! Superfantastic!
Your assignment for today is to sign up for the bone marrow registry if you can. Don't be scared. My brother is a super duper squeamish kind of guy, but he did it. Can you imagine how great it would be to save someone's life? Imagine if someone in your family needed a match, wouldn't you want to try to get everyone you know to sign up? Just go for it. I have faith in you.
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Posted by debutaunt at February 24, 2006 03:41 PMshe WAS adorable! i thought, aw, she really deserved it. i can't help thinking of sasha cohen as a bratty little girl. i don't know why.
Posted by: Sarcomical at February 24, 2006 05:08 PMI had to check in before these nut cases drag
me off to the temple with them. The Mormon
in the Temple. That is me. The whole gang
is going to pray for you Queen of Delft.
I am so proud of you, you are my hero. I have
been really good and I have not cried. But
DAMN YOU, ya made me cried just now.
Every single one of us are on the National
BMR. People should know many employers
will foot the bill for the process. It's easy
and it's a little baby owie.
As the Queen of Delft said this is your
chance to maybe save a life. And would that
not just be the "kewlest" thing in the whole
wide world. Way better then winning an Olympic
Gold Medal, better then winning the lottery,
better then bitch slapping your worst enemy.
I am bowing to the QUEEN OF THE UNIVERSE
and the QUEEN OF DELFT.
Ok I hear horns honking for me. I had best
get a move on it here.
Deb-you owe me a box of Puffs.
Love,
Nikki
I've been meaning to sign up for the registry, but every time I remember, I am pregnant.
Not pregnant! Will sign up!
Also, will you be able to have visitors? Read: NOT PREGNANT! Can walk!
Also, if you ever want some books to read or anything, let me know. I sent you something, did you get it? I'm worried it went to the wrong place.
This is a nice random comment.
Posted by: Sarcastic Journalist at February 24, 2006 05:54 PMGinormous room, nice nurses/murses, no more chemo. Prayers are being answered all over the place. More to come! You can do ALL things.
Posted by: Susie at February 24, 2006 06:01 PMYes, Susie's right. There are prayers answered all around. And with the number that are being said for you, well, odds are that some of them will be answered, too. :-)
Posted by: Squirl at February 24, 2006 06:16 PMHi Deb
congratulations of finishing up the last of the poison. Now you have to rest up for the liquid "gold" from your brother.
I agree with you 100%, I i wish the Olympics were on for at least one more week, but in a way you are participating in your own Olympic Game "The BMT Olympics" staring Debutuant and her wonderful brother the donor.
Your whole Blog Team is rooting for you. I will check in every day for your numbers and your wit. You ARE going to will this race.
Enjoy your new room, but, don't forget to be the "Screen Queen" and have EVERYONE mask and glove up.
Take care, peace and prayer
Nancy
You make me laugh, Deb. You are a funny, funny woman and gifted writer. Even when in pain. Holy moly.
You are da cancer-ass-kicking-nukular-bomb gal.
We love you.
I am so happy about your new room, especially that it comes with nice nurses/murses. You so deserve it. Rest up now. You want to be in great shape for the big day.
Posted by: karen at February 24, 2006 07:33 PMI just dropped by to let you know that you are wonderful and that you deserve the huge room with the great nurses (is the male nurse cute?) because you are a great warrior. :o)
Keep fighting.
-M_D
Posted by: M_D at February 24, 2006 07:37 PMJust checking up on you. You take care and keep letting us know how you are doing. Hugs. I'd sign up for the registry but I am a cancer survivor myself and not allowed. :-(
Posted by: Von Krankipantzen at February 24, 2006 07:51 PMAbsotively, darling. I hear I'm "big boned" so I'm pretty sure I've got a lot of marrow to spare. ;-p
Posted by: Ms. Pants at February 24, 2006 08:02 PMYea! Unhooked! That is so very nice to hear/read. Just stopping by to see how things are going, and it sounds like its going well. I'll be continuing to pray for you, God Bless you.
Posted by: Dawn at February 24, 2006 08:04 PMI will check into the bone marrow registry. Thank you for writing about it. I'm grateful to know you are done with chemo. Now as hard as it is, try to chill out before the big transfer! I'm thinking of you today and every day. Had a nice email from your sis today. Thanks. Peace out babe.
Posted by: Traci at February 24, 2006 09:38 PMWoohoo, lets pray for NO MORE POISON!
I made the leap last yr and got on the BMT list. I am just waiting for 'the call'!
I come here everyday and I am completely amazed by your strength. YOU ROCK!
Posted by: Erin at February 24, 2006 10:06 PMI went about two weeks ago and registered to be a bone marrow donor - even got two coworkers to come along. YOU were my inspiration to do so and I hope I can someday help someone as your bro is helping you. So since I completed that assignment I am just going to pray, pray, pray for you!
Lisa I
Posted by: Lisa O at February 24, 2006 10:13 PMOh, puh-leeeeeze grab the male nurse's ass for me, just once, pretty please?
Posted by: Bucky Four-Eyes at February 24, 2006 10:48 PMJust came looking for the post where you tell us about what happened when you took "Dr. Bucky Feelgood's" advice and grabbed the murse's ass.
(Don't get her thrown out of the hospital, Bucky; she has a FEW more things she needs to take care of there, first!)
Posted by: Susie at February 25, 2006 06:12 AMI yam!
I yam a proud member of the registry...
and I get a nifty newsletter every once in a while!
My computer was down for almost a week...but I was thinking of you...
Bradley
The Egel Nest
Hello DEBUMA:
I hope you are feeling as OK as one can feel :)
I am heading into work :( but I will be back
with something fun. I promise.
When your numbers start heading South remember
the VISUALS they are going SOUTH on a vacation
we are moving on to the Amalfi Coast in Italy.
I believe that is where George Clooneys home is
located.
Love,
Nikki
Lisabeths daughter slept in MY BED last night.
I feel like I have not been to bed. These
6 year olds are like sleeping with animals.
She was all over the bed, and a blanket stealer.
But I did get a lots of kisses this AM. At one
point last night my pager went off-she wanted to
call in :) My "boss" would have been so happy
with me.
I wish there were some way that I could take this away from you. You are incredible.
xxx
Posted by: JD's Rose at February 25, 2006 09:16 AMYes we call Grace "Flipper", my Chubs would never
move around in the bed like that :(
While I am married I still look at men. Is that
male murse cute? But can he speak Yiddish?
Since we are subbing for Shoshie and Sis # 2
want's easy words. The word of the day is
easy to say AY-YAY-YAY it's just a word we
use too express our joy at times. Today's
a good day for this phrase. You are on the
road to the new YOU.
Love,
Rachel
Deb, I found my way over here thanks to Susie.
I am saying prayers for you to kick cancer's ass once and for all. You can and will do this!
Here's my favorite joke for you. It needs to said outloud to be truly appreciated.
"why did the monkey fall out of the tree?"
"because he was dead!"
well if nothing else I bet Zoe would love it. ; )
I can't believe no one else has said these 2 words to you yet about your murse.
Gaylord Focker!
Stay strong, fight hard and know you will beat this!
Susan
Of course, a certain kind of guy might think having his ass grabbed on the job was a perk, not a nuisance. Coming from you? Yes, I'm sure the murse would take it as a compliment!
Glad to hear you're done with the love juice... here's to superhero stem cells coming soon to a vein near you...!!!
Posted by: eclectic at February 25, 2006 11:01 AMHi Deb: Heard about you thru our lovely Susie. So I wanted to come by and say "Hi". The fact that she threatened bodily harm from cyberspace had nothing to do with it, really.
Seriously, I feel for ya. It's no fun being sick and when I say that it sounds like I'm implying you have the flu but I know it's much more serious that than. I too believe in prayer, it's a powerful tool that we have been given. Matthew 21:22 is the verse that came to me when I read Susies' latest post and then yours. So, kick back and relax, watch some Olympics or Oprah. Hopefully, it won't be a sex-addicted Elmo cuz that would just be waaay wrong, Cookie Monster,,,now I could see that but not Elmo.
Hugs to you Debuma (I loved Kill Bill 2 way better than the first one btw cuz she kicks ass)
Love from the newbie,
Kathy
Nice n/murses make all the difference in the world, don't they?
Susie sent me, and I wanted to let you know I'm saying some prayers for you. You can do it! Go Deb--kick cancer's ass!
Posted by: Sharkey at February 25, 2006 11:50 AMmy boss got on the registry on Friday. I will be calling on Monday to see what I need to do for an appointment - now when you give platelets you have the option of registering.
Posted by: Missy at February 25, 2006 11:37 PM