First day of labs was today. The nurse was so cute when I came in, she looked at me and said, "Wait, there's something different....." haha, it was my hair :o) I only have to go in for labs once after the short cycle, I have to go EVERYDAY (except weekends) after the long cycle.
So, what did my blood say? oh yes, that the chemo is working and that I am susceptible to EVERYTHING right now. White blood count, waaaaayyyyy down, red blood count, down, and platelets, down. No transfusion needed, yet, but it's inevitable (who wants to donate blood?). Perhaps a platelet transfusion as well at some point. Can I say it enough? Good times.
What does all this "low" stuff mean? Well, no grocery shopping (oh darn :o), no mall shopping (thank goodness for online shopping :o), no going into the office for work, wait... what??? That was my sanity!! I actually felt normal when I could go into work. Now, I must sit my happy rear at home and work in the comfort of my pj's. Instead of chatting with my co-workers, I get to chat with my dogs, who don't talk back but can be just as distracting :o) AND I get to wear a beautiful blue mask.... don't worry, I totally ROCK the blue mask, especially with my "sassy" hair cut!
Tomorrow is wig fitting day at the American Cancer Society. They give one free to all cancer patients who will lose their hair, how awesome is that?
Well, I won't be posting again until after I finish the next cycle, 5 days next week 6-7 hours a day. I'm going to feel awesome.... then it's Christmas! PRESENTS!! I've been pretty good this year, I think Santa will agree ;o)
Until next time everyone. Merry Christmas!
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