Counts are Low Again

Hi all! I went for my weekly blood draw and unfortunately my white blood cell counts are very low again. My absolute neutophil count is 1.3. At a 1.0 I am at high risk for infection so I have been trying to avoid crowds and sick people. I do have a cough right now but it might just be my asthma acting up. Noah finished his basketball season yesterday. His team went undefeated all year! He was a little upset because he did not score but ice cream seemed to make that all better. Next on to soccer. Hopefully it will start to warm up. I don't relish sitting outside in this weather to watch soccer! For those of you interested in watching Regan at a meet she is going to have one in town the third week of March. When I get the details I will let you know. Next Friday Alex turns 16! It is hard to believe she is that old. We have been holding her off with the car as she currently only has a restricted driver's license. The restricted let's her drive to and from school or to and from work. It will be nice to let her finally drive to and from practices and run errands and the like! Have a great week!

OK so it wasn't easier!

James was right I should have waited before declaring it was easier...it wasn't. Although I never did "get sick" I sure didn't feel like eating or doing anything else for that matter. Today is the first day I feel human again. Although I am still shaky I can at least handle the thought of food and was able to eat a pretty good breakfast. A HUGE thank you goes out to Debbie and Amy for stepping in and handling everything around here. I have decided I am not as tough as my mother who was able to work and carry on a normal life throughout her chemo. Yesterday I thought I was doing good to take a shower and get dressed! James has been wonderful throughout this but I know he has to be getting tired of handling all the food around here. Regan made a request for dinner tonight so I am going to give it a try. The kids are great. Cheerleading is coming to a close and soccer is gearing up for both Alex and Noah. Noah is also going out for track this spring and sign ups are this week. Regan has 3 more meets to go this season before State and she is thinking about trying out for cheerleading at Aquinas.

Round 2 done!

My second round of chemotherapy is behind me. Only 2 more bad ones to go. I did pretty good this time. My sister came with me and we tried a new approach. During the pre-medicating stage she brought me a full lunch so I ate a good meal before the bad stuff was infused. I did not get as sick to my stomach. I was achey that night but nothing like the last time. I even managed to run some errands yesterday with Debbie's help. I was able to watch Noah's basketball team manhandle another 3rd grade team. James told me I should wait one more day before declaring this was easier as the Dr. has warned me that the 3rd day tends to be the worst. I guess we will see. I am very shaky today but I am still on high doses of steroids and that could be part of the problem. Alex went to WPA last night with a boy from school. She spent the night at a friends house so I don't have the details yet. All of my hair is gone and Noah thinks I look pretty funny. I have worn my wig a few times but my scalp is still really sore so I have been relying on hats and scarves. Without hair you tend to get cold fast!
I hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day!