Derek is getting married this week, so I will feel good for that great event! We have been fixing the basement up so that they can live there and save some money. It will be nice when it is completed.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Another week without Chemo
I had my blood tested on Wednesday and the platelets had only increased by 5. It went from 69 to 74, I need it to be over 100 to start chemo again. This is a mixed blessing because I feel good. I am able to help out more around the house.
Derek is getting married this week, so I will feel good for that great event! We have been fixing the basement up so that they can live there and save some money. It will be nice when it is completed.
Derek is getting married this week, so I will feel good for that great event! We have been fixing the basement up so that they can live there and save some money. It will be nice when it is completed.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Just Another Day at Huntsman
Starting about Wednesday last week my bicep in my right arm has been sore. It felt warm and had a bit of redness. I have been trying to use my arm more, so I thought maybe I was overusing it. I also started to sleep in the bed instead of the recliner so I thought maybe that could be causing some problems.
Sunday I showed it to my friend, a nurse. She agreed that it was warm, swollen and red. She voiced concern that it had symptoms of a blood clot. I agreed to call the doctor on Monday to check it out.
I call the nurse at Huntsman and they wanted me to see a doctor there. I drove to Britney's house and she drove me to Huntsman. I spent the day having blood tests, then trying to get a blood test from my arm, (that did not work) and finally an ultrasound on my arm to look for blood clots.
After spending the day there I have peace of mind that it is not an infection or a blood clot. I will wear my compression sleeve and watch it.
I will go back to Huntsman to pick up the antibiotic to start my next round of the clinical trial on Thursday.
Sunday I showed it to my friend, a nurse. She agreed that it was warm, swollen and red. She voiced concern that it had symptoms of a blood clot. I agreed to call the doctor on Monday to check it out.
I call the nurse at Huntsman and they wanted me to see a doctor there. I drove to Britney's house and she drove me to Huntsman. I spent the day having blood tests, then trying to get a blood test from my arm, (that did not work) and finally an ultrasound on my arm to look for blood clots.
After spending the day there I have peace of mind that it is not an infection or a blood clot. I will wear my compression sleeve and watch it.
I will go back to Huntsman to pick up the antibiotic to start my next round of the clinical trial on Thursday.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Mother's Day
I had a beautiful Mother's Day. I was able to talk to my mom and dad on the phone and wish my mom a Happy Mother's Day. I am grateful for the way she raised me and the example that she has been. I love and respect my mom.
I spoke to all my children, Chantel on the phone and Alden on the phone from Australia. He is doing so well. Check out his blog at http://elderhydeaustraliaadelaide.blogspot.com/ .
Britney's family and Derek and Jessica were over for dinner. It was a fabulous day.
Derek and Shane bought me a new stove. I am spoiled and LOVE being a mom.
I spoke to all my children, Chantel on the phone and Alden on the phone from Australia. He is doing so well. Check out his blog at http://elderhydeaustraliaadelaide.blogspot.com/ .
Britney's family and Derek and Jessica were over for dinner. It was a fabulous day.
Derek and Shane bought me a new stove. I am spoiled and LOVE being a mom.
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