Here I am getting my 3 units. I was so sure my hematocrit would be lower than ever because I have been more tired, sleeping more. My norm has been 27 at transfusion. Today 28. So doc would say basically unchanged. I'll take that as good news.

It took them over an hour and several pokes to get the IV started today. An argument for getting a port.

So I will take this as good news. Leaving in less than two weeks for my road trip from Seattle to Tucson and San Diego, confident I'll do fine, and get back for my next transfusion Feb 11.