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I thought I was pretty tired before, and I guess it could still be worse, but now I'm really, really tired. I've been hearing for days that I would get a blood transfusion, but it still hasn't happened. Nurse Anna just drew my blood though to get my hemoglobin levels, so hopefully now it's low enough and I'll get a couple units of that sweet nectar pumped into my veins.

It takes me a long time to move anywhere. First I have to decide the level of necessity...if I don't move, will I crap my pants? Then I have to decide whether moving is worth it. Then I have to psych myself up to lift my legs, roll to the side, and sit on the bed. Then I wait to see what the level of pain is in my head as I sit up. If it starts to throb, I wait for a little while before moving again. Then I pull myself out of bed and hope my slippers haven't slid under the bed again. I can't reach them there.

Just so you know, I have so far always found it worth it to get out of bed rather than crap my pants. Small victories.

I'm sitting in my recliner now. The doctors recommend I sit in a chair for a few hours a day to prevent muscle wasting. It's a pretty nice recliner actually, so I don't mind. But if I recline it get's pretty relaxing. Is reclining in a recliner any better than laying in bed?

I'm still receiving gifts all the time, like the T-shirt from Pauline and the colored pencils from the Kellys. Some gifts are more mysterious, and I have no idea who sent them. Like the wu-tang mad libs, or the 70's funky afro wig and tattoos. I don't think I have the mental capacity to thank everyone individually right now, but I really appreciate all the gifts and cards. I feel like a princess, and I wish I had the energy to play with all my toys.

If this is the worst part, I can deal with that.

P.S. hemoglobin came back, 6.3. Should definitely be time now!


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  1. I'm glad you're not crapping your pants, and your sense of humor is still clearly in tact! Love the lava lamp! It matches mother purresa! <3

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