A Better Day

So far, so good - it's 6:15 pm.

My fever had dropped down to normal by the time I saw the doctor. It's up a little again. I've promised both doctors that I will contact them if it gets to 100. They are being a little tougher on me this time. The great news was that my white blood count is back to normal. Yeah! I didn't have to get a shot today. I will have blood work done next Tuesday, March 3rd and then chemo again on Thursday, March 5th. I will be evaluated first due to the infection. If it doesn't look like the infection is gone they will postpone the chemo one week. I will now have an injection the day after chemo so that my white blood count does not drop. I wish I could give you the right medical terms but I have no clue. Unfortunately, by the time I have my last treatment I will know more than I ever wished to.

I was also able to eat two good meals. Chemo takes away your taste buds, so eating has not been a pleasant experience. The fever didn't help either. Everything tastes different. I'm sure we will learn what will work and what won't. When chocolate doesn't taste good - you know there is a problem!

My head is starting to hurt - the hair should fall out by this week. I'm hoping to have it shaved before it comes out. I was supposed to go on Friday but I was too sick. Right now it feels as if someone is pulling my hair. I hate that feeling. This might be a difficult hurdle. I'm still not sure how I will do. Jim just keeps calling me GI Jane.

I read the following verse this morning. I'm sure others need the verse as much as I do.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29