Post #40 T minus 4 days to transplant

On Tuesday, November 3rd, Bill and I moved into the Bone Marrow Transplant unit at Moffitt Cancer center. Below is a picture of moving day. Unfortunately no one was there to help Bill move in, it is a good thing they had an extra wheel chair. (only kidding)

It did not take long for Bill to make the room feel just a little bit like home. Have Betty Boop, will travel thanks to Julia.

For those of you that are interested in seeing what the triple lumen catheter looks like when implanted, see below. Viewer discretion is advised.

Ed was quick to make sure Bill had a mascot for the room. Please meet Stem Celly.

Ed started his Neupogen injections yesterday. Today he received his second injection and has two more to go. Below is a picture of Ed before his second injection.

For me it is business as usual, come take a peek at my office

Tonight Bill started his third round of chemo. The Busulfan dose was adjusted tonight based upon the blood sent out to PA. So far the treatments have been going well. The staff have been great and very accommodating.

The room we are in is very spacious. I have an alcove with a desk that I use for work. I have a love seat couch that opens into a bed and am very comfortable.

This evening Ed and I went to dinner with his daughter Cristina and her boy friend Sean. We found a great Thai restaurant in St. Petersburg Beach.

October 30th, we visited with Bill's son and family. The grand kids were dressed for Halloween as Luigi and Mario.