antibiotics

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Sunday

Posted by tokenhippygirl on September 5, 2010
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Sunday and more US Open tennis.

Got some news today from the doc. I haven’t had a fever in 24 hours so she is taking me off the antibiotic. If I have another one she will put me back on, but for now I don’t have to have it. This makes me happy as I think I may get some more sleep tonight. The other news is that my numbers all went up slightly. And mean slightly…. WBC from .3 to .5 and the all important neutrophils from .02 to .08. My RBCs pretty much stayed the same, and my platelets went from 50 something to 80 something. The doc said she expects I will be able to go home Tuesday or Wednesday. Just have to have the numbers for it. Everyone cross your fingers and send good wishes. I can’t wait to sleep all night in our bed… At home.

For now I’m watching tennis, mom is out for a walk, and things are OK in England where they are on baby watch.

Tired, But Plugging Along

Posted by tokenhippygirl on September 4, 2010
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Saturday and another day watching the US Open. Currently my most recent round of antibiotics (every six hours like clock work) is pumping into my vein. I’m blogging one handed on my iPhone with the WordPress App.

Mom is down getting some lunch for herself. I just ordered mine…. Chicken noodle soup, crackers, and some orange sherbet. My mouth is very sore. Makes it hard to eat. I’ve managed to get something down every meal, but I can guarantee there will be more weight loss after this visit.

Took a shower today. Took a lot out of me and I felt exhausted and nauseas for a while after. It’s what happens when the red blood counts get low. They aren’t quite low enough to transfuse me, but the are low. I have that pale look again too. Ah well… We know this will pass. Time for everyone to do the chant for rising counts. I’m in the nadir. The low point. The only thing that went up was my platelet number…. From 47 to 53. A good sign of things possibly wanting to trend up? We don’t know. The hematocrit number went down again from 27 to 25 point something.

Talked to my honey… I love that woman!

For now I’m going to eat my soup. :-)

Back In

Posted by tokenhippygirl on September 2, 2010
Posted in: Family, leukemia, My LiFe, The U.K.. Tagged: , , , , . 2 comments

Well folks…. I’m back in. Spiked a fever and had to come in for antibiotics. My counts are very low… So the plan… I have to be here until my counts reach a certain level. Until then I’m here, on antibiotics every six hours…. And constant saline. We are hoping not too long, but it’s all number dependent… So we’re rolling with it. Mom’s been fantastic!

My sweetie made it safe and sound to Lancaster…. No real travel hiccups. I’m so glad. I love that woman!