Just woke up feeling as peachy as you can with chemo and sharing a room with strangers. I slept from 830 at night till 6 in the morning, excluding the bathroom breaks every two hours and the IV bag switching every 4 hours. That what you call a good night in the hospital.
Overall it has been ok this time around. Better than the first two. Being past the half way point is also good. Lets see how this one runs its course. Last time I had a tough first week at home. It just keeps changing I guess.
Best though are the visits and pampering by friends and family. And the continuous stream of nice and fun comments (like Ellens!). It make me feel very supported. Of course Lori remains the star! yesterday morning she came by with fresh croissants and at dinner time she brought fresh taco’s. Yummy! And more on that later.
I really enjoy following what others are doing. In the stories people tell when the come by, through twitter and through the flickr foto’s of your contacts.. It kind of keeps you in the loop.
I have also been in contact with Matt who is a survivor of my type of cancer. It really helps hearing that he had some similar things such as the chest pains probably due to the shrinking tumor and the other organs going back into place. And just to ask some questions to some one who has been though it is great. Very encouraging. I havent heard from the other Matt who found out 2 weeks after i did that he had a tumor beween his lungs. He is probably on his second round now and in a chemo tunnel now. Good luck Matt! Stay strong and get pamperde!
Today is Sunday and that when i allow my self to start counting down. Monday night between 8 and 10 is when all the IV bags of chemo should be in and i will be released and going home. Yippee.
BTW want to see one of my nurses? Here is one show you how to dance:
My mother shouted to me from the bathroom if i wanted learn to dance by using the internet LOL
The nurse is a look a like animation men you see at the camp sites 😉 so enjoy it like that and your home before you know it:)
sorry for the mistakes and everything my english isn’t very good.
Hey Maarten,
It is true, your positiveness is an inspiration for so many of your readers! I hope you’re doing well… just a bit more for this round. Hang in there! I admire Lori’s strength as well.
As for me: I have picked up a bit more courage and visited @Mathys on de vrijmiboot. Twas fun!
Take care. The home stretch is always a bit of a killer, but you’ll make it!
Hugs E
Hi Maarten,
It is so good to read about the good night and the good spirits, almost Monday!
Impressed with the hospital extra services, that is an example of customer delight, live entertainment! I guess it is to distract you from live bugs and mice *lol*
Big hug
Marta
Dude, we want to see more dancing, singing, latin and juggling stuff. Encourage them for a talent spotting possibility through Twitterazzi.
Lori, what is your favorite meal? I’m sure a combination of all Maarten’s visits are happy to prepare it for you some time!
Best wishes,
Michael
Love the dancing nurse; put him in Dancing with the Stars.
Mom Mary
Loving seeing you and Lori in the videos. You’re an inspiration AND a Theo-kicking ninja warrior Maarten!! Thanks for posting the dancing male nurse video too — good to know there’re fun folks that’re in charge of taking care of you.
Thinking of you often,
Jim & Laini
Yeah! Tomorrow I can give you a real American hug! I’ll try to find some gadgets for the non-web2.0(or 2.5 till 5.0)-addict… 😉
I hope you have a good night! Karin
Love the dancing nurse…boy they really are a full service hospital! Dance lessons and everything! Good to see you in good spirits! And I agree with the keeping in touch through Twitter, best thing we ever did 🙂
Luv Luv
Connie and Tim
LOL! Excellent piece of dancing….wonder if the Vet has seen it and could respond with one of his own showing the viewers on how to Salsa? 😉
Lovely to see you’re doing so good! Hang in there, not long now!!
Lots of hugs to you and Lori,
xx
Maarten…
I’ve been watchign your progress as often as possible and am so glad that you’re doing well! That picture of the shrunken tumor was awesome. It made my day to hear that you are kicking it’s ass!
Be strong !
Much love from the states.
Jimmy
Ha Maarten,
Hoorde het laatst van Klaas…schrok enorm! Fantastisch blog, goed om te lezen! Heel veel sterkte!! Noor Cloo
Where is that blond swedish nurse? 🙂 Next time I hope we can see you dance with lots of energy and a healthy body!!
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