It’s a snowy Saturday here in Denver. No big plans today, exactly the way I like
it! J I spent the morning snuggling with Scotty and
this afternoon I’ll enjoy some time in my kitchen making homemade soup and
bread for dinner. PERFECT way to spend a
snow day! Being in my kitchen makes my
heart sing and John is awesome about doing the dishes as I make my culinary
messes J
Had another outpatient appointment yesterday. Mom and I packed up all of our stuff (again),
assuming I’d have a transfusion since we were going into the weekend and my
numbers had been creeping along kinda low all week. Low & behold, my numbers yesterday
rebounded and that meant we were able to skip out early again, no transfusion! J My platelets nearly doubled (woo hoo) and my
WBC is high enough now that I don’t have to do any injections this
weekend! I was also able to get rid of
the big bandage/dressing on my central line yesterday (had to be on for the
first 2 weeks to protect it from infection) and now I just have my line that is
held down with a do-hicky called a “stat-lock” (major improvement!). I can shower without having to worry about it
getting wet now!
With my “found time” yesterday afternoon and no need for
transfusion, my mom and I were able to run lots of errands before she headed
back to CA. Feels so good to get items
checked off my to-do list. We even ventured
to Costco (shh, don’t tell my doc) which I’d been looking forward to since my
time at the hospital. Don’t worry, I
wore my mask and made sure not to touch anything J lol
I continue to be completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of
love and support from everyone.
Yesterday a friend of mine gave me a check from her church that
literally brought tears to my eyes. I
can’t even begin to describe the thoughts and feelings that come up for me as
friends, family and total strangers offer their support to my little
family! As funny as it may sound given
the circumstances, I feel INCREDIBLY BLESSED!
-Chellie
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