Just wanted to report in...mom went to have her platelet and hemoglobin (red blood cells) checked on Saturday to see if she needed an infusion. Good news! Her levels were up, high enough that she didn't need the infusion that day. Her last infusion was Monday (11/14) so she has gone 5 days without needing the infusion. She had been needing infusions about every 4 days...so we are hoping that this means that the chemo and/or medications she is taking are working.
She is going back in tomorrow (Monday) for her regularly scheduled intrathecal chemo. They will do another CBC blood screen to check her platelets and hemoglobin again tomorrow.
She has been trying to do some of her physical therapy exercises even though she is still very fatigued and her muscles are tired. She is also maintaining her body weight which is good news too. She is still very tired. But I think she is looking forward to Thanksgiving. I talked her into making pumpkin pies with me! So we are going to do that this week. We will have Thanksgiving dinner at their house. Dad is cooking the turkey. Kacey, Madison, Chloe and I are bringing all the side dishes.
I will post again after chemo tomorrow to let you know how it all goes.
Love to you all.
Hi Sweetheart. I just flew in and arrived home from Maui. it's 12:00 pm and I couldn't wait to see what the update was on Kathy. I didn't have access to the blog while I was gone and I am praising God for the good report. That is such a relief!! I can sleep knowing all is well and will pray that tomorrow will be good news as well. I am encouraged as I am sure you all are. It warms my heart thinking of you and mama making pies together. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and please give my sis a huge hug from me.
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Thank you so much for the updates! God Bless you all...HAPPY THANKSGIVING WISHES sent with love and hugs.
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This is a real miracle...so much to be thankful for...to God be the Glory!
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