Guest guest Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 The most wonderful thing happened today. Since I started doing home infusions on Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays, we have Tuesdays, Thursdays and the weekends as hospital free days. (Provided my counts remain stable). Today, after my in hospital IV session, I asked my team if we could drive home to Colleyville (4 hour drive), taking my home IV bottles along. We never expected him to say yes...but he did! I did not think I was going to see my home again for at least another 46 days. We packed up some clothes and my meds, put the bottles in a cooler and headed north, feeling like we just won the lottery. I have to admit, it was a bit scary leaving the vicinity of the hospital after being there for a total of 70 days. I wondered if this was too big a risk to take. Then I reviewed my counts for the past two months and was reminded of how stable they have been. When I expressed concern about exposing myself to other people, my wife told me that I expose myself to more people walking up to the ATC rooms than I will going to my house for the weekend...and she's right! Our main " real " concern was the fact that the house has not yet been prepared for my post 100 day return. Carpets have not been shampooed, A/C ducting have not been inspected, and we have a large Standard Poodle. Luckily, I have a small travel trailer in the driveway. The RV is my favorite toy, and I keep in immaculate condition. So I will do my sleeping and infusing in the RV, and " visit " in the house during the day. It may be over-cautious, but I will probably wear a mask while inside the house. My kids are back in school and who knows what they are bringing back home every day. I'd have a hard time forgiving myself if I picked up something during this unexpected furlough, so I am going to be super careful. This is the nicest surprise we have had since this transplant process began. We are both thrilled to be home. Pics to be posted after I take some tomorrow. Regards and Prayers, Dane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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