Th-Th-Th-Th-Th-... That's all, folks!

Hello Everyone,

First off thank you so much to everyone who has been so patient with us! I know we haven't been updating this blog as often as promised, but there is NEVER a day we don't appreciate all the love, thoughts, positive energy, and prayers. IF anything all that warm love is definitely being felt even more. During the weeks we are on Chemo, there is little to no time to update as frequently as we'd like to... And not to mention our go to blog girl Jen has started a new position at work we're so proud and happy for her but that has left her unable to update also. So your patience has been SOO greatly appreciated. If you've also sent mom private texts and emails she's been exhausted this round and hasn't been able to get around to all the messages, but she will try to during this break when she gets more energy. BUT I recommend you being patient with us and wait for a response or just leaving all your love on this blog and she doesn't feel overwhelmed and worried about having to write back to you when she is exhausted. Thank you! :)

Towards the end of our last two week break Mom's WBC after the Neulasta shot boosted all the way to 22. The normal range is from 4.5-11, so when we told Mom to think boost WBC she went above and beyond. We teased her that you can take the mom out of the tiger, but you can't take the tiger out of the mom! :) By the end of the break she was back to having more energy and her appetite was back. Just in time for us to start the whole cycle again, nausea, loss of appetite, lowering WBC counts, etc. So as on schedule we started the second cycle on September 2nd and all the symptoms along with fatigue played out over the course of the first week back on chemo. By the second week even though Mom's counts were dropping she tolerated the meds better, her appetite came back sooner, nausea's stay was short, and she was able to stay awake for longer periods. Then by the 10th day of her cycle she was cut short again, as her WBC dropped back down to 1.3. She was luckily able to squeeze in the four bags of Chemo to complete her full cycle before her counts dropped that low and she didn't need a transfusion this time around!

Which brings us to the conclusion of her second cycle and now the waiting game has begun. Mom got her Neulasta shot at the beginning of the week and like last time she has the pain from her all of her joints, and this time it's knocked her out the first few days after the shot. We are in a bit of a standstill at the moment, we are waiting for Mom's PET scan to see if the meds are working the way they are supposed to be. According to Dr. Chawla, she is looking better and feeling better that is always a great sign.

We continue to count all of our blessings with the outpouring of love and support, everyone is sending. We also keep all of you in our prayers, and can never thank you enough for all the positive energy you are sending our way!

HUGS-