Saturday, July 28, 2012

Saturday: just like all the other days!

All day long in the chair!
Deb started about 9 am in the chemo clinic. We thought we'd be in and out today: as usual, we were wrong!

Naomi was our nurse today.


While in the waiting room we met new classmates from Oklahoma City{bottom pix}  (now Fort Smith Arkansas) and {top pix}Mississippi. We enjoyed trading stories about our myeloma adventures.




When Deb's labs came back, she had some needs.

White blood cells=0.05, normal is 3-12
Platelets-critically low=14, normal 150-500
plus other minor needs

So, an infuser was started, and an order for matched platelets was called in. That takes awhile. In fact, it took until about 5 pm! We thought for a while she might have to spend the night in hospital  if they could not find these special platelets.
The matched platelets

We are forecast to be 107 actual degrees on Monday. Today it was 104 but felt 109. I'm installing a ceiling fan in our small condo LR to help us cope.

3 comments:

  1. Thankful the platelets were located.
    Praying for a restful night after a long day,
    and better numbers tomorrow.
    Love, hugs, & prayers,
    Emma

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  2. Warren and Warren, Jr. are platelet donors. I will share with them how much they are blessing a patient like you somewhere. I am thankful for whoever donated the platelets you are receiving! Praying for a restful Sunday. Love, Mary

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  3. Hot! did you say Hot? Wow.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you....
    Love David & Linda

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