Today started with Herbal tea!!

Yes, we took at least one step forward today!! Just check this out---
Yesterday the Doctor said nothing by mouth, period! Today, with signs of an awaking gut, Joyce sipped some herbal tea, about 1/3 of a styrofoam (hospital crystal) cup, actually. There was no vomiting all day, so tomorrow will be broth.

Of course we had our usual routine today, but we spiced it up with a game of checkers, twice.

We also added a new dimension with a shuttle I-Pod that our friends sent us. It was all set-up and ready to go with almost 200 songs. And one of the first songs that Joyce heard was a Beatles song!!

The next adventure was a shower with no tubes connected, what a deal.

Next we met with one of the hospital dietitians. Joyce thought this was a great meeting, so totally new thinking when she starts chemo-therapy. Doug was there too.

We met with the Oncologist Doctor who will be our Doctor for the chemo treatments. This was our initial conversation about chemo-therapy, so it was another education session. We still have a lot to think about and absorb, but we are very happy that he will be our Doctor.

And finally the last and probably best thing of the day-a warm blanket to snuggle up it.
(and maybe a couple of kisses too!)
Doug