I had such an action packed weekend planned but it didn't quite work out. On Friday I had my labs drawn by Home Care Matters and all of my labs were crappy! WBC 1.3 (critical low) RBC 2.25 HgB 7.8 Hct 21.6 Platelets 51 BUN 27 Cr 1.5 K+ 3.0. YUCK!!! So my CTCA docs called in a prophalactic antibiotic for me which was Cipro. They didn't give me blood which I was surprised at b/c usually they do when my HgB goes below 8.5. Normal is 12.
So because of my high risk of infection with my WBC's being low, I decided to stay home Friday night. I was supposed to go up to the Brattie with Laci, Ruth, Katie, Lisa & her high scholl friends. I just stayed with Mom for the night.
Then Saturday, Gary & I went to Kelley's Island to hang with the Dashers, Haughts, Rachels, & Buttermans. I didn't go near the dirty water to get in it though.We were on the boat for about 30 minutes. Spent time at the cottage and we jumped in the tour bus and Jeff drove us around for a tour. That was fun! Thanks Jeff & Angie Dasher for the invite!!
Almost forgot to brag about my husband!!! Gary golfed in the Brattie outing on Thursday & Friday last week. On Thurs he won first place and on Fri he won second place!! Wow! Nice job baby!! He must be practicing for the Elks Tourney coming up in a couple weeks.
So, that was my exciting weekend!! I don't have much planned for this week. I am going to P.T. today for my left wrist which is STILL sore from stirring a large bowl of macaroni salad on July 15th. I think I pulled a ligament or something. I just know it still hurts BADLY!!!! Ouch!!!
Have a great week eveyone!! It looks beautiful out so far!!! :)
It's 2010! Time to Reflect...
Almost 18 months cancer-free...how long will it last? Such an aggressive cancer, this damn Leiomyosarcoma! Every CT/MRI I have had since my completion of radiation in August 2008 was VERY stressful. Even when I didn't realize it, "SCAN"XIETY loomed in the back of head. Knowing that I had a 50% chance of the cancer returning. Wondering if NOT having chemo back then was the right path. Since my doc's hadn't dealt with many sarcomas, did they really know the BEST treatments?
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The last year and half has brought me so much joy and contentment. To be a GRANDMA! Wow. I love it! To become so much closer to my family. My sis is my best friend now! My husband and I couldn't be any closer. I get to see my daughter and her family every week when I go to babysit my little Maxton. My stepdaughter moved in with our youngest grandson, Marcus, for 6 months. He is a little angel. My Mom has been so much help to me through all my health issues. My stepdad and I have become closer than I ever thought possible. He has been down the cancer road as well. My Mother-in-law has moved closer to us and our relationship has grown. And then I began working at Samaritan and have some wonderful friends! I love that place so much! It's worth the 45 minute drive.
I HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE!
And I know how to live it...by the seat of my pants! :)
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive well preserved body, but rather to slide in sideways, chocolate in one hand, a beer (or tequila) in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, screaming "woo hoo, what a ride"
**HEY! DON'T FORGET TO GO TO "OLDER POSTS" JUST ABOVE THIS ON THE RIGHT. LOTS OF COOL INFO THERE TOO! YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS ME WITH TIM MCGRAW!
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