Boring is GOOD!

These days are rather unremarkable. Michael is slowly crossing all the hurdles necessary to be able to come home.

ANC of 500 for three days or 1500 for two days (depending on which doctor is doing the talking!)--DONE.

Needing no pain medication--DONE.

Having no fevers or evidence of infections--DONE.

Eating and drinking adequate amounts--DONE.

Exhibiting appropriate physical strength--DONE.

Showing little effect of Graft vs. Host Disease--DONE.

They have recognized that Michael won't be spending many more days here. We spent an hour or so on Friday learning all about the details of life once Michael goes home. We are 16 days into the important 100 post-transplant days. Until February 4th, our habits, activities, and diet will need to change drastically. I had to pass a test to deem us fit to care for Michael once he gets home. It was simple enough, but it reinforced the seriousness of the situation for me.

Each day passes rather quickly and routinely now. When the nurses ask if Michael needs anything, he frequently changes his answer from "No, thanks," to "Yes, my discharge papers." We are all waiting patiently for that day.