New Digs

New Room

Hallway on 9th Floor

Late yesterday afternoon, Pam's nurse told us that we could move to a new room. We felt like the Jeffersons on TV: "movin' on up to the Eastside, to that deluxe apartment in the sky".  (Don't ask how or why I can remember things like that, but I can't remember my own age.)






Namby Pamby Tram
from 9th Floor Landing

It is the biggest room on the ward with the nicest view. They normally don't do this, but since Pam is going to have the double cord blood transplant, she will be in the hospital a lot longer than most other patients. It was VERY nice of them.




The room is at least twice as large as the room she was in and has a view of the Marquam bridge, Ross Island Bridge, the south waterfront, Ross Island and the south end of Downtown Portland. Here are some pictures of the view and a video of the new digs.




Pam's Room on the Top Floor
on the Extreme Right
Patio is on 9th Floor



View from Pam's New Room










We should be able to see Mt. Hood
on a nice day










 Chemo Begins
Total body radiation is done, and Pam hasn't noticed any severe side effects. Her skin is a little dry and she gets a little queasy immediately after treatment, but that has been it so far. She got her first dose of chemo last night at 9 PM. I talked with her on the phone at about 10 and she was doing OK with that so far.

Back at the ranch, I am catching up on laundry, and have been working with our landlord to get new carpet and window coverings as part of the preparation needed after Pam gets out of the hospital.

I am really happy that Pam was moved.

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