It was like that for me today.
I had a spinal tap and chemo scheduled at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin today and everything went smoothly. Not a hiccough or stumble all day.
I woke up happy. Got in the car sans breakfast... No eating before surgery.
A little rain followed us to the big city, but no traffic jams.
No waiting or trouble checking in to the amazing MACC Fund Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders.
Visited promptly by our amazing nurse and friend Jeanette. Saw our equally fabulous Nurse Practitioner Susie Burke, who pronounced me 'looking good.'
I Sang a little with mom while we waited to go up to surgery.
"Mamma called the doctor and the doctor said, No more Monkeys jumping on the bed."
I had my port accessed and had an IV put in. Then spent 20 minutes cleaning a syringe just like the nurses do. Boy was that fun!
Then up to surgery. A little wardrobe change because my Elmo Jammies don't have a hole in the back.
We met with our favorite anesthesiologist, Dr. Strong, and her resident. She said, "You've done this before, you know the drill." Well, I wish I didn't, but making light of it does make it less scary for Mom.
In an hour's time, I was back to my normal self, after the meds wore off. I headed back to the Clinic for more chemo and then to the parking structure... Easy Peasy!
I slept all the way home.
Steroids start this week. So, it may not be a totally restful holiday weekend. But, I'm truly so thankful to have such a great hospital and staff to help me through this, and even better family and friends who are willing to pray for me and send my Mom and Dad good thoughts and messages all the time.
Have a safe and happy long weekend. God bless you!
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