Going, Going, Gone!

Tuesday

Its time to stop sending cards and letters to my Dartmouth Hitchcock address as I will probably be discharged on Thursday. As you can see from today's chart  my numbers are going up, I feel good, I actually ate something this morning, and took my pills by mouth.  Later I am going to get my head shaved, will post pictures later. That's all for now , will post again later today.

Monday, Monday

Good news is neutrophils (ANC) counts are  up today as is the white cell count (WBC) 

The bad news is that my body is working very hard to produce all these new cells and it makes me very tired. I only managed 5 laps today. Had a little scare last night with a fever, temp was 101,  Much blood was drawn , x-rays taken, but nothing conclusive was the cause. Temperatures today have been normal.  The nurses all say a fever is a common side effect, but they don't take any chances. I was  pooh poohing the dr when he wanted to do all the tests, but he reminded me that I was neutopenic and I had to admit he had a point.

We worked a little on the puzzle today, but I really don't have my usual energy for jigsaw puzzles.

We watched our usual Longmire episode this afternoon.

I thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Keep those cards and letters coming.

The daily progress chart

Sunday's Post

Joan is still pretty weak so I am taking dictation again today - Charlie

Feeling better today. Blood counts are all still down, but I feel like I am over a hump. I had a hankering for an orange soda and I phoned Charlie at 6:30 this morning to bring some. I have kept all that I drank down today.. I haven't had to fight down any pills since they are giving me all my meds by IV. Feel so much better doing it that way. Many many thanks to Dereka for putting up with me on my two worst days. Hopefully her next visit will find me greatly improved.

There is a family room here and Charlie and I working on a difficult jig saw puzzle. Dereka we need you.

Had a little black out spell today in the bathroom, After the nurse and dr checked me out they are giving me more fluids and don't seem too concerned. I had an IV installed in my other arm to handle the overload of fluid bags.

Have not resumed knitting but I am thinking about it.  Lots of birds still coming to the feeder. All in all, much better. Did get 8 laps in in spite of all the IVs I have to drag around.  Joan

Saturday's News

Not much different today, still in the low blood level stretch. Sick, tired, no energy. John and Dereka got us 20 lbs of birdseed and we have more birds than ever. Pine Grosbeaks and Tufted Titmice have joined in on the feed. We did work on a puzzle for a short while but ran out of steam. Nurses are so kind and caring. Got in 7 laps of walking today but it was an effort.

Oncology/ Hematology patient rooms are at the North Entrance. Joan is in the West Wing which is the Pentagon shaped tower at the far left of the photo.Her room is on the first floor.

I had to flap my arms really hard to get high enough for this photo.

Charlie

Todays Adventures

Joan has no energy to type today so I (Charlie) am again taking dictation. Dereka came first thing and spent the day with me while Charlie went to a local guitar shop to spend some time and a little money. (Thanks MJers. )

Feeling a little better today than yesterday, but still wiped out. Did manage 12 laps with Dereka and Charlie. Still not able to keep much down. Neutirphils and white cells are at zero as are my energy levels.

Birds and chipmunks eating about 3 lbs per day. wish I could.

Blood levels are nearing rock bottom . Dereka is here making sure I use proper grammar. I am at my lowest energy level yet. Only two short walks today and those were under duress. Energy level extremely low, having trouble keeping meds down. and having lots of naps. I did actually have a chocolate  milk shake last night, but not much today. I just don't have the energy to write more today if Charlie is typing  my dictation.

I am very grateful for all the cards, emails and posts to my blog. Thank you all so very much.