Today my ANCs were at 0.9, 0.1 below the minimum level to have chemo. So, we decided we will try again on Wednesday the 6th and with any luck my count will be above 1. Then I'll have the last treatment of this round on August 15, which will give my body 10 days to make enough baby white cells to pass.
It's frustrating to get my mind wrapped around the fact that I'm going to have treatment and my weekend is going to be screwed up because I'll be tired and/or nauseous, adjusting our dinner schedule because I can't eat anything that isn't bland, and making the trek to the facility only to turn around and come home with nothing accomplished other than bloodwork. I guess I should be pleased that I've received a bonus of a few days without feeling yucky (my language skills are so sophisticated, aren't they?), but I'm still disappointed.
The good news is that I'll be feeling good for a visit from our friends from Florida, Anne and Andy, who will be visiting family in Pennsylvania for a few days and are driving over to see us on Tuesday. We're supposed to have good weather, so I hope to spend our time with them in and around the pool. I guess this also means I have no excuse for not doing some more dusting, although I really should be resting up and not overworking, right??!? :)
I wanted to thank our friend Amy who, with her husband Chris, sailed with us on the infamous cruise when we met Anne and Andy. I sent Amy a link to my blog recently and she apparently read the whole thing. I can't imagine going back and reading 105 posts, but I appreciate her caring enough to know what's been going on. Thanks, Amy! Big hugs to you and Chris.
While I try to keep everyone up to date through this blog, I don't take the opportunity often enough to thank you all for caring so much. It truly touches me to know you are following along with this ongoing challenge and sending positive thoughts my way. Even if we aren't in regular contact, just knowing you are out there and thinking about me humbles me. So thank you. Big hugs to all of you.
Have a great weekend! I'll be back after Wednesday's treatment.
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Karen - Hugs to you and Ed as well. Our thoughts are always with you. Thanks for keeping us updated through this blog. Say hi to Anne and Andy from us!
Amy
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