Tuesday, March 19, 2013

2 down, 10 to go!

Update #1: Two treatments have come and gone and I only have ten treatments to go! Aside from a little nausea and queasiness for a few days after each treatment, I generally just feel tired. However, a week after my first treatment I felt like myself again, so we are hoping that trend sticks! (two thumbs up!!)

Update #2: After my first treatment and a blood test, they found my white blood cell count was REALLY, REALLY low, due to the chemotherapy drugs. So, they took my dose down 25% for 3 out of the 4 drugs for the second treatment, and I have had two out of three consecutive shots to get my white blood cell count back up. I've had to be really careful about not being around sick people and crowds, so that I don't get sick! :( I'll take another blood test the day before my next treatment to see how the shots and lower dose of chemo helped increase my white blood cell count.

Update #3: My hair has started to dwindle...BUT I got a hair cut so that it doesn't drive me crazy!! Special thanks to my wonderful sis-in-law Mary, my hair is now shoulder length and so LIGHT-WEIGHT! (another two thumbs up!!) I absolutely love it. See picture below.



Update #4: Spencer, Bradford and I don't know how to thank all of you for your prayers, thoughts and EVERYTHING you've done for us. We are so grateful for you and we love you!

Love,
Taylor