Day +8, Managing the Pain

Meg, Molly, and I got to the hospital around 6:30 tonight.  I made my Grandma's Banana Cake for the nursing staff.  Nothing perks up ears faster than saying, "homemade buttercream frosting."  Steve had requested The $5 Dish again, so after taking a hit of Dilaudid, he was able to eat two portions of casserole.  The drug works wonders.  They told him if his mucositis gets worse, he can transition to a PCA pump and take a hit every 15 minutes.  We are all hoping that doesn't happen, but are prepared to manage the situation if it arises.

He wasn't up to his marathon walking today or yesterday, but he is on his laptop and was watching the Brewers play on MLB.com.  His attitude is good, and he enjoyed looking at activity in the Streeterville neighborhood tonight, including a beautiful wedding and reception at the Museum of Contemporary Art, which is directly across the street from Prentice.  I need to bring better binoculars ;-)

Megan's turn in the locker tonight!