Today marks two weeks from when my mom started chemotherapy treatment and we received good news. Her platelet count was up to 13,000! That's low for people without cancer, but for my mom, it's the first time her count has been above 10,000 in a week or so, and this increase happened without platelet transfusions the last two days. This means that her body is making her own platelets, and this is a very good thing. Her other blood counts are also on the rise, and in general, my mom is feeling better and eating more. She actually read today when my sister Lisa was visiting. You know how much my mom LOVES to read, but she's had no interest since this all began.
My mom's hair has started to fall out. To avoid watching it fall out, she opted to get her hair cut today. My dad arranged for her hairdresser to visit the hospital (with permission) and my mom now has a buzz cut. She's wearing a hat today. My mom's sister, Marlene (mutiple myeloma survivor), sent her wig, so that's an option. Karen Berger (breast cancer survivor) is going to show Norma ways to tie and wear scarves.
Celebrate platelets! Pray for more.
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Dawn,
ReplyDeleteWe are so thankful for the time and effort you're giving to keep us informed about you mother. Of couse, we can't believe this is happening to her since she was the "health nut" in our little Central girls group. Of everyone in the group, we often said she was the best to take care of herself and did all of the right things - diet, exercise, etc.
Hopefully, our thoughts and prayers will boost her healing and spirits; as well as, keep your dad in good health to care for Norma and himself.
We'll continue to watch for your blogs.
Our love to all of you,
Martha and Mark Schneider
P.S. It sounds like you're burning the candle at both ends, so remember to take care of Dawn too.
I'm so happy that she's feeling better. I remember being bald 26 years ago. It was a VERY hot summer, so I wore big squares of cotton "Indian" gauze, folded in half in a triangle and wrapped around my cue-ball head in interesting turban styles. Don't forget the gypsy earrings to finish off the eclectic look!
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