Well I am 1/3 of the way through the first phase of my proposed chemotherapy. Things went well today. My white blood cell count is lower than my last blood results, but not low enough to warrant any shots. So, I will have to repeat blood work again next Thursday. I came home tired and took a nap.
Overall, I can't complain - I had a great birthday! My sister had balloons delivered to the doctor's office, our family portraits were delivered today, and we went out for ice cream! If you get a chance you must come see the pictures - FANTASTIC!!!!
I have had a tingling, numb sensation on the backside of my head for at least 3-4 days. I would describe it as the back of your head "falling asleep". I asked about it today. Their guess - side effect of the chemo drug and possibly the hair follicles are dying which means I could start losing my hair very soon! Yuck!
I guess I better get on the ball with that wig shopping! That may be where I am heading for the big "day after Thanksgiving" shopping. How about you? Anyone getting up at the crack of dawn?
So next week - back to regular schedule: blood work Thursday and chemo on Friday.
I know I say this all the time, but that's because my heart is bursting with gratitude and love. Thank you to everyone for all the thoughts and prayers, the emails and phone calls, the home cooked meals, the babysitting, and all the support. I have God to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Even though this is a terrible disease - there is a good reason God chose me. It has brought me so much closer to family and friends. It had made me realize how precious life is and that I want to live it to its fullest with all of you. God doesn't give you anything that you can't handle. I will survive.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and your families!
Love,
Terrie
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