It takes a real effort...

when you have an extended stay in the hospital not to get completely strung out on coffee and sugar. Especially when they keep the ICU so cool. Nothing like a hot chocolate or mocha when you are cold. And tired. But then you get in a vicious circle of blood sugar spikes and peaks and valleys. I'm trying to eat protein and things like oatmeal to be more in balance. And getting some exercise each day. Even if it's just a walk outside.

Kaplan was by at 5:45am to check her. He said the neurosurgeon, Dr Raisis, would make the call about getting her out of ICU and up to oncology floor. The boys and I had about a half hour conversation with Dr Raisis last night. Very nice man.