Day 4

Vlad is still feeling pretty good. The rotating transplant doctor, Dr. Andersson, came by and seemed kind of happily surprised by Vlad's lack of side effects. He was with the young Dr. Landau, who I believe is a fellow. We saw Dr. Landau in Dr. Jabbour's office weeks ago. Now I see Dr. Landau everywhere, even in the parking garage. It's kind of funny. Today, he was asking about our computerage. He has a netbook, like mine, and loves it, like me.

Our dear friend Carol (in picture) stopped by with a plate of homemade molasses cookies (they are wonderful!) and a Santa toy, which brightens up the room. She was telling us about her recent adventures working with a caterer in Houston for the holidays. Too fun.

Vlad and I took a walk around the 11th floor and discovered the soda machine has disappeared overnight. It was in the family room, which already was without a microwave. So we were a little naughty and walked over to the other side of the elevators to see if there was a machine over there. (Vlad is supposed to stay on this side for now). It was gone, too.

Today's nurse, Loretta, doesn't know about it, but guesses it could be another cost-cutting measure. If they have to cut costs, better a soda machine than a doctor or a nurse.

Today's numbers: WBC = 0.1, hemoglobin = 8.2, platelets = 61, neutrophils/absolute = 0.08.