Day +1: Tuesday

Day zero has passed. Vicki received five bags of stem cells yesterday. She's very tired, but she reports that she feels safe, well-cared for, and peaceful. She is expected to get a bit sicker, possibly more than a bit, from the effects of the chemo, but this is the healing phase. She's received all the anti-cancer treatment and "just" has to tough it out and stay infection free while her body heals itself.