Chemo delayed to Friday

I went to see if I had good enough blood counts to start chemo tomorrow (Tuesday) and found out my white blood cells are too low. Friday is the new goal date. I need to take WBC making shots in the meantime.

Very Tired

I've been dealing with insomnia for the last week or so. I've tried every RX they will give me with no avail. I'm learning some late night shows and some are so boring they help to get to sleep. Still headed up for chemo Tues as long as my counts are good. I also bought a nice wig so I can feel normal slighty. Post pic later.

Free till After Thanksgiving

I went into the SCCA yesterday for lumbar puncture, and some more chemo, but dont have to go back inpatient at UW until after Thanksgiving, I know it's a long drive up there, but if anyone wants to come visit 5 days gets really lonely. Especially when I'm feeling ok. So, if anyone wants to brave the traffic call me. Or call Travis to see how I'm feeling.

Blood Transfusion

I spent Friday getting a blood tranfusion. I takes about 6-7 hours to get 2 Liters. I get a premed of Tylenol and Bendryl so I usually sleep for a couple of hours, but the rest of the time is pretty boring. I feel better before even leaving the transfusion room. Thanks to all that donate-especially A+.

I was feeling so much better Saturday, that after a hydration session, Travis, Loghan, and I went out to the Hood Canal for a couple hours. I needed out of the house for awhile and right now I have no WBC to be around people. The fresh air was great. Loghan and Travis looked for crabs. I drank hot tea and watched.

Outta the Hospital,,finished round 3.

I ended up five nights in the hospital. I was really sick this round and still recovering. The side affect of one of the chemos has slightly numbed the tip of my tongue making it hard to talk. Started eating more to gain back some weight.

Back at UW

I am now back at the UW Medical Center getting my 3rd round of chemo in-patient. I am on Cyclophosphamide every 12 hours right now with a 24-hour Mesna drip to protect my bladder. Feeling OK right now, so a little bored. Today is Loghan's birthday. Amber is babysitting because daycare is closed for Veterans Day. Set up for a lumbar puncture later today with a chemo push. I'll update as things change.

Good News

I got a call from my Dr. in Seattle...good news. The bone marrow biopsy came back with .001% leukemia in the bone marrow. This means that the treatment in working. I originally started with slightly under 10%. The nurse up in Seattle also called and said the bone marrow was clean. So, either way it's good news. Now I'm just trying to get myslef mentally ready to go back to the hospital for the next round Tuesday. Just a side note, Travis told me today that when he squishes my head together I look like the a hairless cat. Good thing I have a sense of humor : )

The last week has been very busy for me. I've gotten a calcium infusion, hydration, blood transfusion, 2 platelet transfusion, chemo-Vinchristine, lumbar punture for chemo, and a bone marrow tap. I should be going back into the hospital next week for my next round of inpatient chemo. This round I had a lot more nasea and vomiting then the first round. The family is holding up well. Loghan is going to full-time daycare-thanks Ms. Monique. Travis is still working full time and his work lets him take me to appointments when needed. My Mom was also able to take me to Seattle this week.