Well after last night's cathater swap - where I had a nurse and a murse messing with my privaty bits. And I was totally righty whity yesterday when I said my catheter was a'leaking. It literally had a hole in it. I was feeling all three years old - getting pee in the bed.
Deb's itinerary for today:
Sleep a phenergen, ativan, benadryl, and zofran sleep o' death
Sleep more
Sit up
Throw up while drinking a tiny sip of water
Talk to my Monkey Boy
Talk to nurse
Talk to myself
Throw up again. real bad, hugely bad
Try to type and read email
Scratch like a morphene junkie
Fall asleep on the ffffffffffffffffffffffffffff key
Meet with the doctor and 2934839834 resident, intern-ish types (who knows, they all wear white coats)
Flash "My Doctor Posse" my backside when they want to inspect my rash on my back (can't wear pants, panties when you have a catheter, so these doc dudes and dudettes got the full debushow)
DRINK SOME WATER (YES, I DRANK SOME WATER!!)
get more benadryl (so I need to make this post quick)
get some platelets
Somewhere somehow I acually talked to my Yoda Yiddish Master
get some whole blood
ordered lunch that I probably won't eat (I ended up with half a can of Boost - yes!)
since I have jinxed myself saying that I swallowed
fall asleep four times during this post
Finish post seven hours later. But I finished. So "bless your heart."
And I got to hear those precious words that will change your life in a minute:
"Your new cells are engrafting."
I can do this. It's damn hard, but I can.
Posted by debutaunt at March 9, 2006 11:35 AMOMG, that's awesome!!!!!! Not so much the to-do list, but the life-changing words!!!!!!!!!!! Woooo-Hooo!!!!!!! I proclaim today a day of celebration around the land!!!!! All Hail the Queen of Delft!!!!!!!!!! So HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Posted by: eclectic at March 9, 2006 06:17 PMTHat is such AWESOME news!! YEA!!! Time to celebrate the engrafting cells! They are doing their work, and its fab-u-lous!
The vomiting part, not so great, but THE CELLS ARE ENGRAFTING!!
WooHoo Queen of Delft!
Sounds like a long day that I couldn't imagine. My sons father had cancer and he used to eat gummy bears because they tasted the same both going down and coming up. You are so strong and brave! So happy to hear that things are looking up for you!!
Take care and have a wonderful weekend!!
Dianna
Happy Dance!
Posted by: mrtl at March 9, 2006 06:30 PMYOU GO GIRL!!!!! WWWHHHOOOO HHHOOOOO!!!!!
That is FANTASTIC news. Hang in there, YOU CAN DO IT DEB, Just try and sleep through all the nasty stuff. Stay on the meds if it helps you get through; we don't mind you falling asleep or taking longer to type. Don't worry about typing to keep up to date, Do what you NEED to do to help those beautiful little cells do their job. WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU 100%
CAMI
Posted by: Cami at March 9, 2006 06:33 PMGREAT NEWS!! You're doin' it! Yes, you CAN!
I never knew the words, "Your new cells are engrafting.", could make my day. I'm so happy Deb. Thank God for answered prayers.
doc dudes and dudettes....sounds like a band. :)
I'm behind you too.
Those are some beautiful words! You can do and you ARE doing it! yay!!!!
So very happy for you- minus the puking, itching, booty looking docs that is.
Susan
Posted by: trophywife at March 9, 2006 06:50 PMYes, you can do it! And your cheering section is right here behind you. :-)
Posted by: Squirl at March 9, 2006 06:52 PMThe Queen of the Universe posted with big news.
The cells are engrafting. This loyal subject is
shedding a tear of happiness.
You are going to rule forever.
Love,
Nikki
Did you vomit before or after you spoke to Shoshie? She can make you sick like that. :)
(Shoshie I love you)
Posted by: SWLF at March 9, 2006 06:56 PMYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Posted by: yasmin at March 9, 2006 07:02 PMA few months ago, I wonder how I would have responded to someone telling me their new cells were engrafting? It could be an interesting pick up line.
Posted by: D at March 9, 2006 07:20 PMWonderful news!
Posted by: Busy Mom at March 9, 2006 07:31 PMHoly Crap that is the best news EVER! YEA YEA YEA! You are DOING IT!!
Posted by: Erin at March 9, 2006 08:19 PMENGRAFTING...........Your on the road to the front door. the DISCHARCE papers are probalby being drawn up as we speak. I am so happy for you. You can literally do the PEE PEE Dance. I hope the UTI is getting better and the cath comes out soom
peace and prayers
nancy
ps. i sent my peace and prayers symbols in my package today. Its not for the nurses or murses its all for YOU and the ZOE. The Queen and her Princess. I am thrilled for you
YES! that pimp song got those cells doing the nasty! hang in there, deb!! YOU ARE DOING THIS.
xoxoxox
ENGRAFTING
E-Excellent
N-Nice
G-Great
R-"rah rah rah"
A-Awesome
F-Fabulous
T-Tremendous
I-"I told you so"
N-"nah nah nah nah nah"
G-Glorious
The Queen of the Universe will be on her way
home soon.
XOXO
Shoshie
Your Loyal Yiddish Yoda Master
Lawbrat sent me here to say hi. Then I started to read your words and wow..you are one strong person and one great writer. I'm sending all the good vibes I can collect your way.
Here they come!!!!!!
Posted by: marybishop at March 9, 2006 09:02 PMOh, I am so happy to hear this! I'm sorry it took so much out of you to type it for us, but I am so glad you did! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Posted by: Philosophical Karen at March 9, 2006 09:07 PMHip hip hooray!!!
Posted by: hamel at March 9, 2006 09:11 PMThe magic words that are changing your life.
The Queen Rocks.
Love,
Lisabeth
Grace is waving to you :)
Posted by: SWLF at March 9, 2006 09:11 PMAs life changing words go, those are pretty damn amazing! I'm so happy to read this tonight! Go Deb! Peace.
Posted by: Traci at March 9, 2006 09:11 PMWINNING!! I do like someone WINNING!
Keep fighting.
My boss's husband was just diagnosed. Stage 4.
My dad was diagnosed a few months ago, stage 4, brain tumors.
I read your blog to watch you beat this beast.
Thank you and thank your brother, who must be the king of all stem cell producers!
Posted by: Nancy at March 9, 2006 09:16 PMWHaaaaaaaaa HHHOoooooooooo!!!!
I keep thinking those little mighty stem cells are growing stronger every minute and now they're setting up housekeeping for GOOD!!! They're probably doing a little double-take on the UTI - like, "WTH? I don't know nuthin' about this uti in a girl business" but they're there to fight the fight and take control! Hero-cells to the Queen's rescue! Queen of Delft RULES!! Take THAT you little cancer-bastards!
You can do this even when it gets really hard. All the meds are your friends, too, so don't worry if they knock you out for a little 7-hour holiday.
Sometimes, I would have liked to moon the whole danged hospital when they haul an entourage around to check in on people who have sleeping to do. Good job! Cody blockaded us into an isolation room and put really mean faces up on all his warning signs just so they wouldn't pester him (or I) during one hospital stay. The nurses let him block every entry because the doors were the large 'breakaway' type and if a fire occurred, they could still get us out. We could loan you some signs if you need them 'cause I kept them for the memory book.
Big prayers of "Thanks" going up and for continued protection & healing for you! ~ Bren
Posted by: Bren/Cody'sMom at March 9, 2006 09:29 PMWhat great news! Go little stem cells, go!
Posted by: Sharkey at March 9, 2006 09:43 PMJust wanted to pop in and say goodnight, Queen of Delft.
I'll be continuing to pray for the cells to continue their good work, and make this a distant memory for you.
Love,
Dawn
I'm bawling my eyes out with happy tears for you Deb. YOU ARE DOING THIS!!!!!
I'm praying that tomorrow is a much better day and that you continue to feel better and stronger everyday.
Yea Yea Yea!!!!
Yessssssssssssssssssss! You can do this!!!! You rock..YOU.ROCK...you are kickin it! Hang in there! You can do it...and you're gonna kick this Dracula's behind! My girls and I, we say our prayers every night...and then we add special prayers...for those who need it. My youngest? She asked that God put badaids on your booboos. Not just any bandaid..but pink Barbie Bandaids. Girl...you got the healing coming on. You get the picture. I'm so proud of you!!!
Posted by: Moogie at March 9, 2006 10:16 PMDeb -
Everyone at the Nest is SO HAPPY that you are doing well!
Bradley
The Egel Nest
Go!Deb!Go!
Posted by: Teri at March 10, 2006 05:30 AMGo Deb! Go Deb! Go Deb!
You ARE doing this!
That's EXCELLENT news!
Hugs!
Posted by: CircusKelli at March 10, 2006 07:55 AMIn journalism parlance, you buried the lead. This is tremendous news on a tough day. You're right, Deb, you CAN do this. You WILL do this. Hang tough and keep fighting....we'll keep praying.
Posted by: Patrick at March 10, 2006 08:21 AMHail to the Queen. I hope today is a very good
day for you.
I have a dot-to-dot project due. I must work today.
No Yiddish today.
Love,
Shoshie
OMG! I couldn't be more happy for you. Of course, I expected no less from Stem Cell Stud. I mean, just from the picture of him I can tell those are the kind of cells that know where to go and how to get there and how to settle in and get comfy for the long haul when the do. GROW CELLS GROW.
Still praying for you everyday.
YCDT
Posted by: Kris Herbst at March 10, 2006 08:51 AMOne of my first waking thoughts this morning was "WHOOO HOOO Debuma is kicking cancers ass!" I hope you have a good day - I'll be thinking of you.
((((HUGS))))
That is amazing. YOU CAN DO THIS
Posted by: Missy at March 10, 2006 09:40 AMYo Debu-
The bunko girls had quite the Par T in your honor last night at your new casa. We reversed trashed it.
Your bedroom actually looked like a real room. And your bed was saying, "Deb, I miss you. Come home soon." I bet you feel the same way about it.
Later!
Steph
I hope your morning is filled with wonderful thoughts and feelings, and you feel the love and hugs and good vibes, and prayers comin' at ya!
There are people from all over, knowing YOU CAN DO IT!!
Of course, you're the Queen of the Universe!!
Good Morning, DebuQueen!!! Just sitting here imagining how many more cells are engrafted now than last night, and how much better you're going to feel soon! Did you get some sleep? I'll be back later with something witty or entertaining, but for now, I'm just checking in. Hugs!
Posted by: eclectic at March 10, 2006 10:32 AMYAY! I'm so happy for you :) I hope this news give you extra strength to get through today!!
Posted by: Shannon at March 10, 2006 10:44 AMI've been thinking about you, DebUma, and VISUALIZING those new cells doing their job, since i thot you might be too tired for positive visualization. Hang in there, sweetie. xo
Posted by: kristin at March 10, 2006 10:52 AMI never before realized what beauty and power could be encapsulated within the word "engrafted."
This is poetry of the Hallelujah! variety.
Hey Debu, it sucks what you are going through. I'm not sure what engrafting means, but it sounds good, like those good cells are nessling in and making themselves at home. I hope your done with the scratching and the cathater soon. Meanwhile I'm waving my pink feather boa at my cat and cheering you on like a mad fool :)
Posted by: lynne at March 10, 2006 11:17 AMEngrafting - we should make up a dance for it.
Congrats Deb!
Posted by: cursingmama at March 10, 2006 11:24 AMkeepgoingkeepgoingkeepgoing!
STAY ON TARGET!
another day towards being WELL!
I think of you all the time.
Posted by: blackbird at March 10, 2006 11:26 AMFantastic news that brings tears to my eyes! But, with those family genetics, of course you're going to be kicking that c's a! Way to go Bro for taking such good care of his body so it can do some major good work in yours!
Yippppeeeee!
Love you :)
Posted by: Denise at March 10, 2006 12:04 PMLove you Deb - great news...The prayers are working. Keep yer chin up..
--sunil
What a challenging day. But the good news part must lift the load a bit. Keep kicking ass.
Posted by: Von Krankipantzen at March 10, 2006 02:04 PM*gasp* Engrafting? I have never heard that word, but I can tell, it's HOT. I am tremendously excited to read that word!
WOOHOOOOO!
Posted by: Susie at March 10, 2006 02:20 PMWonderful news, Deb! We're praying for you. You are so strong.
Hey, sounds like your medical posse is doing a great job, so maybe they deserve that debubuns peep show!
Posted by: Sheryle at March 10, 2006 03:44 PMAloha,
Oh my dear Debu "Queen of Delft", I have actullay been to Delft with my Dutch husband. , May I say, "My Dear Lady! Your cells are soooo very engrafting." Oh how long you must have waited to hear these words.
Now that I know the meaning I wish they continue to engraft until you and your baby doll Zoe can spend many more years of carefree days & cozy nights togther.
All my best thoughts your way.
Aloha Nui Loa,
EV
I have been coming back many times in the last two days hoping that all is well. I was worried, but it is so good to read your happy words announcing the engrafted cells. I am thrilled at this good news. Take care so many good thoughts and prayers are being sent to you.
Posted by: Maria at March 10, 2006 04:51 PMDid I promise witty and entertaining? Oooops -- that was optimistic of me! I got nothing in that department today, but I got LOTS in the "think positive thoughts for Deb" department, so that's what I'm sending. Your loyal subject,
The Duchess of Delft
Wonderful news! I came by way of Lawbrat to say hello and let you know that there's one more person out here pulling for you. Hugs :)
Posted by: d at March 10, 2006 09:20 PMThis is tremendous. Happy tears from here for you! Thank you God.
Posted by: Kim at March 11, 2006 11:17 AMwooohoo! go cells go! Go debuma go!
Posted by: martha at March 11, 2006 11:48 AM