More new experiences...

Ok, maybe I wasn't whining, since three hours later I was on my way to the ER. I'd never been to Tempe St. Luke's before.

While there they drew blood. The doctor wanted to either admit me and start a transfusion or transport me to Good Sam; I said I'd let my oncologist make the call. I faxed her the lab results and that afternoon I was back in Phoenix having more blood drawn for a type and cross-match for the transfusion I had yesterday.

And today the problem that sent me to the ER in the first place is back.

I am greatly blessed. I have friends that I can call at 3:45am. I have friends who have helped me at home, and with rides, prayers and good wishes. I'm thinking more clearly since the transfusion.

There's a downside to that. Now that my brain is working I see things I want to get done and can't, due to the other issues.

Heavenly Father knows what I need and He knows when I need it. The day before I went to the ER my friend had said to me, "Now, you call me if you need anything, even if it's at night." And when I did call, she had been awake for about a minute, even though she didn't need to get up that early.

Still whining...

Following the first chemo, in the hospital, I had about five days of feeling pretty good (other than needing a transfusion), then things started blowing up.

Since the second chemo I've been fighting this respiratory thing, and now new things are blowing up.

I'm due for a CBC today, Thursday. I expect to learn the results this afternoon or tomorrow.

I'm not sure how much sleep I'm going to get.

Whine

No one said it would be easy. (whine)

The fever broke about 9:30 Saturday night.

I've spent two days with a respiratory infection, not really sleeping, not really awake, trying to force clear liquids.

A friend came over, did damage control in the kitchen, made me Jello and will bring soup tomorrow.

I've decided that the anemia is not as bad as I thought it was on Friday. I may still get blood drawn on Monday instead of waiting for Thursday.

Marie: It wouldn't have been a lot different if you were here. Other than emptying the dishwasher, which is what kept me from putting the new dishes in the dishwasher, there's not much you could have done other than watch me sleep and worry about me.

As soon as I finish this batch of liquids it's back to bed.