Jan. 2-3, 2014

So we got to NYC on Thursday about 11 and got Cody's bloodwork. His counts were really good for a change. Then we went to radiation.  We finished up radiation and checked into the Ronald McDonald house.  We had planned to go to a movie but we just wanted to chill.  So we got settled in the room and Cody took a nap and  before long, so did I.  We met Uncle Jim and Matisse for dinner.  We got some snacks and went back to watch the hockey game. We were both so tired and we had to get up at 5 am today.  The storm had me (and my dad and stepmom) very worried.  I was told there was no shuttle for the morning and the car services I called could not guarantee anything.  So the alarm went off at 4:45 and I got the room ready and then we left at 5:30am.
So off we went to take the four block walk to MSKCC in the snow and wind.  The roads were getting plowed so we just walked in the road.  I had to stop for my inhaler but Cody keep going.  Dragging the 2 suitcases was not fun but we did it.  Once there we checked into surgery and he was on schedule for 7:30.  All went well.  There was a different surgeon and he did it a little differently but the mediport is in and the central line is out.  Cody seemed more tired than normal this time so he was worried about being kicked out and where he could sleep until radiation at 1:00.  They were so nice there.  He got some pains meds and slept till around 11.  He got up, got dressed and we went to get a snack.  Then we visited his cousin on the 9th floor, he was getting blood work.  Radiation was a little early then we got on the road.  We got home around 3 I think it was.  We had a snack and took a nap.
Just sitting here this evening and glad to be home. We are so thankful for all of our family and friends and all of the love we feel from all of you!   Our dogs were taken care of…again..thanks Moira.  Sue got our mail and Craig did our driveway.  Thank you all!!
Stay warm, my NY family!! And be careful driving!!