We went off to see the Big Cancer Doc this afternoon. He said, in his own way, “Nobody is promised tomorrow.” So, for now we are supposed to hope that all of Mr C’s problems are caused by an infection, not a progression of the cancer.
Another PET scan was ordered. And, Mr C is supposed to see Doctor Nukem again too. And, he is supposed to see the Little Cancer Doc. And, we are going to see my primary care doctor tomorrow.
We know nothing. I don’t suppose we will know anything for a couple of weeks. Or not. Stay tuned.
Nothing has happened. Which is about as good as it can get. Off to the see the Big Cancer Doc tomorrow afternoon. And it is supposed to snow tomorrow.
I hate my snail internet. Since we signed a lease for two more years, maybe I should do “something”. I had to take the Airness to the library to download software updates. (Our building has wifi in the lobby. But, it is snail internet too.) When I go shopping for our old folks home – I think I’ll look for Free Fast WiFi in my unit. That will be a good test of how well I’ll fit in. I might have to move to San Jose!
Tech Review. I listen to lots of audiobooks. For years I have used iTunes to listen. But, I have listened to my last 2 books – which I got from Audible – using the Audible app. It is has lots to offer. What I like best is it will shut off at the end of a chapter. And, you can delete the book after you finish listening to it.
In holding pattern until we see the doctor on Tuesday. The Tuesday doctor will not be very forthcoming. On Wednesday, we will see my doctor. She will not be very forthcoming either. But, I want her on the team. Last year I felt totally lost trying to coordinate Carlton’s care.
Carlton just can not get a break , this afternoon he decided that eating some trail mix was a good idea. The poor man broke a tooth eating trail mix. I am glad I had nothing to do with the decision to eat trail mix. Nor did I buy the trail mix. Carlton was total responsible for the offending trail mix.
I did my taxes today. And moved my photos from the iPad to the Airness. When in Hawaii, I transferred photos from the camera to the iPad. Had 600+ images.
Also went for a 3mile walk and did 45 minutes of yoga. Trying my damnedest to exercise everyday. No matter what. Have I mentioned that I hate exercise. Yep, figured I had.
Got more blog space now we can have pictures again. Gotta making pictures again. No matter what.
The Paperless Dilemma. Is it better to sort my paperless stuff in Dropbox or Evernote. I had stuff in both spaces right now.
I am trying to get my taxes done before we start seeing the doctors on Tuesday.
Also, trying to do all the little niggling jobs. Like getting more blog space. And, renewing my Library Card. Fortunately, we already renewed our apartment lease. For two years – just like my Library Card.
I think this would be called clearing the decks before going into the next storm.
Carlton is the same as he was yesterday. Yesterday all he would eat was lentil soup. Today he was willing to eat scrambled eggs for lunch. And says he wants mac and cheese for dinner. So, maybe he is better than he was yesterday.
And, I just went and got another 4 gigs of space for the blog. That should give me lots of room. I wonder if everything still works? Let me go see. It worked. Or maybe nothing has changed yet.
Well… According to Mr C we have been home for 33 hours. He keeps up with stuff like that.
No doctor visits scheduled until late Tuesday afternoon. I have given up trying to speed that up. Don’t think it will make any difference. And, if the fever comes back – I will get him over to the Emergency Room.
Totally Frivolous: Yesterday I spent entirely too much time trying on all my skirts and pants. Noting the ones that at TOO BIG and are schedule for the thrift shop, the ones that need a little alteration, and the jeans. The jeans that – just out of the dryer – I can now zip. I hadn’t washed those jeans in a long time, knowing that they would not zip. But, those beloved jeans fit again.
Made some red lentil soup today. Red lentil soup is our family version if chicken soup. My new thinner self calculated the number of calories in the soup. I also went for a walk. Only 2 miles – but a walk. Someday soon, I may check out our building gym. I have never been in the gym. But, I know where it is! I am so not a fan of exercise.
So far, so good. Carlton’s fever is hovering around 99 degrees. He is very weak. And he doesn’t want to eat. He isn’t having any pain. If he stays like this we will make it home OK.
I am a basket case, but working real hard keeping it together. It will not help any thing if I lose it. Scared. Scared of the trip home. More scared of the prognosis.
Leaving the hotel at 9:45am tomorrow.
Started reading Fellowship of the Rings. That should last until home.
Well, here it is 10am and we are at Urgent Care. Mr C has a raging fever. This morning he had chills that racked our kingsize bed. Doctor Peggy thinks he has some sort of septic infection. I wanted to take him to hospital but was out voted.
12:30pm now. Back at hotel. With a huge bottle of bactrim. I hope that it works. He has been dosed up with a hand full of Motrin and a double serving of bactrim. Plus a cup of coffee and a slice of pumpkin pie. The pie and coffee was his idea.
I can do this. I can get him back home.
Please let the bactrim work for at least 72 hours.
I did laundry, took boxes to the post office and Mr C wanted his Hawaiian stuff stored at the Place. (He said he wanted them to have the stuff if he can not come back). And, I made a couple of trips to the drug store. When everything is out of control it is good to have something to do that you can actually do.
Update: 4pm. He is holding at about 99 degrees. I got some more Motrin in him and half a sandwich.
These are the scary ladies of The Kaahumanu Society. They had their mojo going. It was cloudy. Which must have made the black outfits, circa 1820, more comfy.
This is Mitch, our resident one legged pigeon. He frequently watches me do yoga.
Today was not good for me. Fear and worry. But I did my 5 mile walk, and my yoga, and my swim. And, so far, I have stayed on my diet. Me eating a kitkat bar will not help Carlton. Nor will buying black ballet flats. I did get the kindle and audible versions of The Fellowship of the Rings.
Carlton is dealing better than I am. Enough already. I am grateful for the last two months. Very grateful.
