Six Weeks and Counting

The sides from the injection kicked in about 4pm today - ache all over - I took two Aleve - it's 6:45 pm and my body still hurts - just not as bad. It's OK - I hope the meds are in there working - rootin those little Critters out!.

My ABS Neutrophill count dropped to 580 last week - but they let me take the injection Friday anyway. I go for labs (cbc) tomorrow and if they've dropped more the neupogen will be increased to twice a week or I guess I have to skip a shot - again. My rbc also continues to decrease - but not enough to take the Procrit (sp)

My left eye 'feels' hazy but it's not - I can't describe it - so I'll make an appt w/ the ophthalmologist (sp) on Monday. My eye felt like this when I first started tx but it went away.

My hair is soooo dry .... I'm doing everything to maintain moisture ... but that only lasts about a day or two.

                                          Enough w/ the physical stuff!

I watched my grandsons yesterday - WHY do I do that????? When they're here it's ok - but once they leave I feel wiped out. Anyway, I'm getting a little too grouchy to deal with anyone for longer than a minute.

I need to start chanting my old mantra again - "NO! is a Complete Sentence"

I need an 'emotional retreat' except I don't know what that means (isolation???).....

On the positive side - Yes there is one.... I had a great time w/ my sister - she loves to spend money and I helped her. It was a 'fun' distraction.

My outfit for my son's wedding is complete - down to the spandex to make sure everything stays in place. Hair, nail, and make-up appointments are made - thankfully, I'm still excited about it. Maybe if I stop babysitting Now - by August I'll have enough energy saved up to make it to the wedding .... we will see