April 28 Day 3

Hi everyone,
Ernie had a pretty good day today. They cut down his meds quite a bit and we're thinking it's why he felt better and didn't have to go to the bathroom every 1/2 hour. He had to have a transfusion yesterday of plateletts but fortunately the benedryl did not bother him this time either. Dana donated plateletts this morning and if Ernie needs them within the next 4 days he will receive hers. She is also now on the donor registry. She sat in a recliner for 2 hours while they took blood out of her arm, collected the plateletts and put what they didn't use back in her arm. It was similair to how they collected Dan's stem cells, but not nearly as long. I had to go to Lancaster for an appointment and then went home to check on things there. It sure made it alot easier to leave knowing Dana was there with her dad. Brian got here around 6 p.m. and we all had a really nice evening laughing and talking with eachother, Ernie even asked for something to eat!! His first meal in a week was cheetos and a twix candy bar, the cafeteria was closed so we had to go the vending machines, but at least he ate.
Debby
Hi everyone!
Not much to report for Saturday. They have stopped some of my meds because one of my levels was too high again. It's great for me cause I don't have to drag the IV stand and go pee so often!!! LOL Life's little pleasures sure change! Brian got here Sat afternoon and he and Deb and Dana and I sat and talked and it was really great! It's been a long time since just the 4 of us sat and talked. Usually we have all their families which is great too! God bless you all!
In His Hands,
Ernie