BMT + 24

Haem: 84

White: 0.7

Platelets: 17

Neut: 0.1

Weight: 60.1

Well today could have been a repeat of yesterday. The numbers haven't budged (except haem thanks to bag of blood yesterday).

I woke late after one of the best night's sleep I've had here and thought today is going to be the day when things jump up! Unfortunately those expectations lead to great disappointment when given the numbers and they haven't changed. I am trying not to get 'down' about them, as I am essentially doing quite well with little complication, and the numbers are at least holding - so it's not bad news, but as I am getting a bit stronger each day, getting out of here just still feels like a goal I can't get close to.

It's been just over a month and I am certainly homesick.

Today it was the same routine - but added some 'step walking' to my daily laps of the ward. They have a set of 3 steps in the corridor to encourage people to exercise - but since I have been here there has been a Christmas tree and other decorations on them. Today they were clear for the first time - so up and down 5 times - so basically 15 steps up in total and I was puffed out. Still a lot of strength to regain but each day is getting better - but after exercising in shower and walking laps, I really just feel like napping for a while. My youngest daughter was here all day and I'm not sure where she gets the ability to talk non-stop from (certainly not me!!). I helped her apply for a job on line and eventually suggested we watch a movie together as I was exhausted!

Anth arrived for a quick visit today in the middle of the movie and then my sister arrived for a visit - she's been sick since the new year so has had to stay away. She had been climbing with my cousin this morning so of course had my dogs with her - so left them at my cousins house whilst she came to visit! So somehow they wangled their way inside - spoilt no matter where they go!

We have 'moved' into a new apartment. We received notice this week that an apartment with the leukemia foundation had become available so Anth moved us across on Friday/saturday - everything going into a suitcase and wheeled up the street - apparently it took about 12 trips! So, when I get out of here, I have no idea of where I will be heading - it feels strange not to be part of the world outside, different temperatures etc (although being out of the 40+ degree days I probably can't complain about!).

So hoping I will be able to see the new 'home' very soon, and my actual home - I can't wait!