Bed Crunch

Hi again,

Just heard from Jen's doc that there is a serious bed crunch on right now. Our options were to wait for a bed and just continue the way we are with the Attra holding the leukemia at bay. Not a cure but apparently she could go on this way for awhile or to get her iv chemo at outpatients and hope she doesn't get too ill. We opted for the latter because her numbers are good and the doctor has great faith in us to be careful. He is trying to get things set up for tomorrow where she will get her chemo in 15 minute doses through iv 4 times a day for 4 days in a row. The doc assures us that if she is sick that he will hit her hard with heavy duty anti nausea medication and we are close enough to the hospital to get her there quick. He says if that happens she will for sure get a bed in emergency. I am going to keep her wrapped in cotton so this doesn't happen. Ha. We are grateful to get things started and are hopeful that with everyones prayers that things will go smoothly. The mom and daughter

No Bed yet

Hi all,

Went for blood work this morning and found out there isn't a bed available yet. Now we wait for a call. A little discouraging as we were hoping to get it over with. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers this week as we wait for the call please. Will keep you posted. The Mom and daughter

Here we go again

Well we have the date to go back for iv chemo. After blood work on Monday she will be admitted for 8 to 10 days. Hopefully she won't be bumped because the sooner we get it over with the better. Don't want that pesky hair to come in too much. Ha. We save on shampoo this way. Jen's spirits are good and though still tiring easily and some foods making her feel sick she is doing well. Hopefully since we will be starting this chemo with her numbers so much better this time around it won't affect her as badly as the first time. Thanks for the prayers and thoughts. The mom and daughter

Hi again.....

Hi all,

Haven't had to much to report lately. Back and forth to the hospital where Jen's numbers flucuate day to day but so far have managed to stay reasonably normal. We are now waiting for a phone call from the hospital saying that they have a bed available for her next 1v chemo. The doc says there is a bit of a bed crunch right now so we just wait. We were hoping to do it on a outpatient basis but the doc wants to see how she reacts this time so it will be 8 to 10 days on the ward. It's a long road but the right direction so we are very thankful for that. Jen's hair just started to come back in. Not curly or red yet so we'll make her lose it and try again. Ha. Other than tiring very easily and some foods making her feel sick she is in good spirits. Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts. They really help us to get through this time one day at a time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as well. The wife and daughter

Good #s

Jen's #s are good again. If we can now keep them at this level the docs will be happy. They had to take 5 vials of blood today and after 3 it is a slow go. She no longer has her pic line so her hands look like pin cushions. She still tires easily but is in good spirits and enjoys hearing from all of you. David and I celebrate our 25th anniversary today. We never thought 25 years ago we would celebrate it like this but there is no place I'd rather be. Thanks for the prayers. The wife and daughter

Lower #'s

Hi all,
Jen's numbers were lower today for some reason. Apparently not a concern yet but the doc will keep an eye on them. Still no go ahead as to when the iv chemo will be but they said they will let us kno,. Jen tires very easily so we are not doing too much during our days. Please keep praying for our girl as she battles through this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as well. The wife and daughter

Good Numbers

Another good day of numbers. Waiting for the docs approval to go ahead with the iv chemo. It seems weird that we are waiting for her to get sick again but the sooner we do it the sooner we can get her better. Our girl tires very easily but we always forget that her Attra is a chemo too and takes its toll. Her hair is starting to come in just in time to fall out again!!! Who cares as she is cute with or without it. A few back aches but we will also attribute that to the wonderful Attra. It's working so we love it!!!! I get a little queazy when I give her her injections but she says it doesn't hurt too much. Braver than I that's for sure. Not a day goes by when we are not thankful for all your thoughts, prayers, and concerns. Give David a call at home for any questions or just to say hi. We miss you all and him too!!! The wife and daughter xoxoxox