Hello,
I am home from the hospital and the blood transfusions are complete; I received two units of blood. Good news! My blood platelets are higher!!!
Please pray that these units of blood are the magic energy button I need to safely travel to Phoenix on Thursday. Thanks!!!
Oh, and I forgot to post Happy Birthday yesterday to my beautiful daughter, Hailey Marie!!
Until later......
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
January 10, 2012
Sorry I didn't blog yesterday. Very long day. Went to primary out of breath. Needed oxygen. Slept so-so. Got lab work done day early. I'm anemic and need a blood transfusion. Headed to hospital now for cross checking. Another long day. Not sure what time I'll be home but wanted you updated.
Until later.....
Until later.....
Sunday, January 8, 2012
January 08, 2012
Hello ~ I'm home!!!!
And I hurt. Yesterday's travels wore me out. I can't get comfortable and I do NOT have a comfortable safe place to sit in my house. I need a sturdy comfortable recliner, and I'm too worn out to go buy one right now.
I must say sorry to everyone who wanted a text saying "I'm home" but I left my phone at my uncles, and you KNOW I don't have your phone numbers.
My oxygen levels are too low and I'm wondering if the elevation is making it worse. I went to Morning Worship, it was wonderful to see everyone, but could not attempt the potluck. Excuse the lack of details, but I'm fixing to head to bed, yes,....even at 7:30 p.m.
Until later......
And I hurt. Yesterday's travels wore me out. I can't get comfortable and I do NOT have a comfortable safe place to sit in my house. I need a sturdy comfortable recliner, and I'm too worn out to go buy one right now.
I must say sorry to everyone who wanted a text saying "I'm home" but I left my phone at my uncles, and you KNOW I don't have your phone numbers.
My oxygen levels are too low and I'm wondering if the elevation is making it worse. I went to Morning Worship, it was wonderful to see everyone, but could not attempt the potluck. Excuse the lack of details, but I'm fixing to head to bed, yes,....even at 7:30 p.m.
Until later......
Friday, January 6, 2012
January 06, 2012
Feeling rather exhausted considering I've done a whole lot of nothing.
This morning I had an Occupational Therapy apt, which is good, because she gave me breathing exercises to try and get my energy level up. My oxygen levels are too low when I do too much.
Then I got a wonderful massage!!! Gotta get more of them!
After a small lunch I was able to come back to Hal's and was here by 2 pm. Then I crashed with the expected nap for at least two hours.
My flight tomorrow is at roughly 4pm and I'm getting picked up at 2pm. Have to figure out what I'm taking home and get my luggage ready.
God Bless....Until later....
This morning I had an Occupational Therapy apt, which is good, because she gave me breathing exercises to try and get my energy level up. My oxygen levels are too low when I do too much.
Then I got a wonderful massage!!! Gotta get more of them!
After a small lunch I was able to come back to Hal's and was here by 2 pm. Then I crashed with the expected nap for at least two hours.
My flight tomorrow is at roughly 4pm and I'm getting picked up at 2pm. Have to figure out what I'm taking home and get my luggage ready.
God Bless....Until later....
Thursday, January 5, 2012
January 05, 2012
Hello All!!!
I slept fairly deep last night, but did experience a bit of pain throughout the day. Rather achy today. But at least that mental cloud I've been under is gone!!!
Did my laundry before and after apts yesterday and had today off. I've taken a couple short naps even wrote a couple of letters & cards. Watched a bit of tv, and visited on the 70+ degree porch with Uncle's Hal & Bill.
Don't like relying on the walker to get things done but the living room is too big to cross without it.
Please continue for my energy level to improve. I'm scheduled to fly home on Saturday. I really need to be there for Hailey's birthday, on Monday. I'll only be home until Thurs 1/12, but I'm going home!
Thank you so much to my VBC family for acknowledging my children and their birthday's I have not had the energy and the finances. They all chose a single B/day Christmas gift that they knew what it was, so having me not there to make a big deal with cake etc, I'm sure was hard. The YG took care of Troy and others took care of the younger two. God Bless you!!!! They will never forget this birthday.
Until later......God Bless.....
I slept fairly deep last night, but did experience a bit of pain throughout the day. Rather achy today. But at least that mental cloud I've been under is gone!!!
Did my laundry before and after apts yesterday and had today off. I've taken a couple short naps even wrote a couple of letters & cards. Watched a bit of tv, and visited on the 70+ degree porch with Uncle's Hal & Bill.
Don't like relying on the walker to get things done but the living room is too big to cross without it.
Please continue for my energy level to improve. I'm scheduled to fly home on Saturday. I really need to be there for Hailey's birthday, on Monday. I'll only be home until Thurs 1/12, but I'm going home!
Thank you so much to my VBC family for acknowledging my children and their birthday's I have not had the energy and the finances. They all chose a single B/day Christmas gift that they knew what it was, so having me not there to make a big deal with cake etc, I'm sure was hard. The YG took care of Troy and others took care of the younger two. God Bless you!!!! They will never forget this birthday.
Until later......God Bless.....
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
January 04, 2011
Please forgive me! I've been to tired to post anything more than... "I've done nothing today but sleep and have no energy" So I just let a few days get by....
What really was happening was that I took my morphine wrong. I'm OK, but I miss-read the instructions and was taking the break through morphine too often, as in waaaayyy too often!
Yesterday, I managed to get an 'emergency' pain consult with the Dr. to ask his advice on what to do and how to stay alert and what to take etc. SO we have a plan. I also had my labs drawn yesterday. Unfortunately, my blood platelets have gone even lower. Pray for a miracle and that this pill chemo I'm taking is doing 'something' to slow down this cancer.
My oncologist is not here this week but even if he were here, I've been too weak to fly home. BUT yeah for me...since I'm feeling so much better today, and have been getting stronger I booked my flight home for Saturday Jan 7th. Unfortunately, it will only be until 1/12, but that works for me right now. The only thing that could put a huge damper on my plans is that my friend, Trish, is joining me in Phoenix for the next trip. She's flying to Phoenix the same day. If my blood work I have drawn at home on 1/10 says no chemo port chemo, then I'm not sure what to do. She'll have to last minute change her flight plans to come to CO and be with me there. Hoping/praying that isn't necessary.
In addition today I met with the occupational therapist and they ordered me a walker. I'm an old lady now needing help getting across the room. I get out of breath quickly and tire easily.
But guess what? I get to go home!!!! Even if it is only for 5 days! Just pray I continue to get stronger, I don't want to be a burden on the plane
Until later.......
What really was happening was that I took my morphine wrong. I'm OK, but I miss-read the instructions and was taking the break through morphine too often, as in waaaayyy too often!
Yesterday, I managed to get an 'emergency' pain consult with the Dr. to ask his advice on what to do and how to stay alert and what to take etc. SO we have a plan. I also had my labs drawn yesterday. Unfortunately, my blood platelets have gone even lower. Pray for a miracle and that this pill chemo I'm taking is doing 'something' to slow down this cancer.
My oncologist is not here this week but even if he were here, I've been too weak to fly home. BUT yeah for me...since I'm feeling so much better today, and have been getting stronger I booked my flight home for Saturday Jan 7th. Unfortunately, it will only be until 1/12, but that works for me right now. The only thing that could put a huge damper on my plans is that my friend, Trish, is joining me in Phoenix for the next trip. She's flying to Phoenix the same day. If my blood work I have drawn at home on 1/10 says no chemo port chemo, then I'm not sure what to do. She'll have to last minute change her flight plans to come to CO and be with me there. Hoping/praying that isn't necessary.
In addition today I met with the occupational therapist and they ordered me a walker. I'm an old lady now needing help getting across the room. I get out of breath quickly and tire easily.
But guess what? I get to go home!!!! Even if it is only for 5 days! Just pray I continue to get stronger, I don't want to be a burden on the plane
Until later.......
Sunday, January 1, 2012
January 01, 2012 - Happy New Year!!
Happy New Year!
I slept rather well, on and off for 10+ hours. But I'm still very weak. After break fast I took a short nap.
Considered church but just didn't have the energy to make out of the house.
Joan & Bill stopped in to check on me after services. and I've been watching tv, (as much as you can be hind closed eyes) and now I'm checking email and my blog.
Not much to report other than a total exhaustion. No energy. Really pray it improves soon, or I can't travel alone.
Thanks all.....Until tomorrow....
I slept rather well, on and off for 10+ hours. But I'm still very weak. After break fast I took a short nap.
Considered church but just didn't have the energy to make out of the house.
Joan & Bill stopped in to check on me after services. and I've been watching tv, (as much as you can be hind closed eyes) and now I'm checking email and my blog.
Not much to report other than a total exhaustion. No energy. Really pray it improves soon, or I can't travel alone.
Thanks all.....Until tomorrow....
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