Hi guys! Sorry I haven’t written in a few days. But it’s really because there isn’t much to report. I’m doing really well. If I was at home and not hooked up to Poley McPoleface, I would mostly feel like myself. Maybe just a sleepier version of myself. I am having a little back pain today, but nothing we can’t stay on top of.
My doctors are really happy with the way I am progressing, and as far as I can tell, the worst is behind me. I do know that one of the drugs I am taking, Methotrexate, can cause mouth and throat discomfort. I do feel a tiny bit of a sore throat, but nothing that I would even consider taking a Halls for yet. But we remain on the lookout. I am told if it gets bad, I get to have one of those pain drips that I can control at my fingertips, so that’s not too shabby. But the odds are just as good that it will stay as mild as it is today.
I had physical therapy just now, and while I have been (mostly) doing my exercises as told, it’s good to have someone here pushing me. It is just too easy to fall down an HGTV rabbit hole.
Today is Day +5 and I wanted to show you some of my blood counts. The major ones we are waiting to recover right now are the White Blood Cells (WBCs) and the Neutrophils, which are a type of WBC that are the first to respond to infection. Right now, since my WBCs are so low, they can’t even count the Neutrophils. Once my Neutrophils reach certain milestones, I can (a.) walk the halls again (I’m currently confined to my room), and (b.) leave the hospital! So those are key counts to watch. Once I engraft, meaning Nan’s bone marrow has taken hold, then those counts should start to go up. It’s just a waiting game at this point.
9 Comments
Fran Rash
July 19, 2016 at 5:22 pmGood news always welcome ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Kelly
July 19, 2016 at 5:27 pmGreat to hear! Look forward to continuing your journey with you. Such a positive attitude you have, you are blessed
Tara Zeilman
July 19, 2016 at 6:42 pmAmazing!!! So glad to hear you and your docs are pleased with where you are… Amazing!!! Oh and an HGTV rabbit hole… Who hasn’t gotten stuck in one of those bad boys?!
Gary wagner
July 19, 2016 at 6:55 pmHang in there!!! ????????????????????????
Jen Komorowski
July 20, 2016 at 5:36 amSending good vibes this morning MaryKate! ❤️❤️
Susan Sullivan
July 20, 2016 at 11:35 amI just read your post to Aunt Mary and cousin Elizabeth…they send their love xoxo
Jeanette DiBiase
July 20, 2016 at 10:18 pmKeep going strong and positive. We’re praying for u!
Wendy
July 21, 2016 at 9:23 amCounts will be on the rise soon I’m sure! In the meantime enjoy your HGTV! Before you know it you won’t have to watch tv????
Tara
July 23, 2016 at 7:21 pmYou had me at spreadsheet!