11/29/21

Night one in the apartment. WAY QUIETER than the last apartment. It is also dark because it is a “garden” apartment. It doesn’t have a lot of natural light and is hard to gauge time when the curtains are closed. It was funny to see Ethan reacting to the clicking and rattling of the heating system.

Paul and I took a walk this morning all around the surrounding city blocks, just to check out the area. The sun was out and warming us up. We found a little park near by that was cute.

We waited and waited and waited for our call to be admitted so Ethan could have dialysis. I reached out around 1 pm and was told all the rooms in the hospital are full and they are waiting for patients to be discharged so Ethan could have a bed. 

Finally around 4:00 we got the call. I reached out to the kidney transplant coordinator to make sure dialysis was still happening. Paul, Ethan and I headed over to the hospital. 

We still aren’t sure where we go and when in the morning. We spewed all of our questions all over all the doctors. We were assured we will have the answer to what hospital we go to and when as we wait.

Ethan walked in and was immediately triggered. He became quite grumpy and unpleasant to be around. Of course, he has every right to feel that way.  Then….his friends from 9 Tower came to the rescue. He perked up and became delightful. They really helped change the course of our evening. Thank you!!!!!

Finally…it was time for Ethan’s LAST dialysis session. His nurse came in and introduced herself. “Hi” she said….

“My name is Janice, and I will be your dialysis nurse today.” I couldn’t look at Ethan. I looked at my feet. She walked away and Ethan and I immediately exchanged glances as well as snickered. What a perfect way to end his last dialysis treatment….with JANICE!

I think we are both ready to kick HELL in the balls WHILE we kick ass! We appreciate all the support and well wishes! I will try to update tomorrow.