No treatment tomorrow. My bloods are shot again - haemaglobin is down to 7.7 (should be between 11.5 - 14.5) and my platelets are a ridiculous 14 when they should be at least 100. Even my white count isn't very impressive considering I'm having the wonder drug Neulasta. On a positive note, the blood tests showed that my liver function has improved which is great news and my first subscription Grazia arrived today! (Thanks Lizzie) We have also been cheered by the generous food parcels which have been arriving on the doorstep - thank you Jacqui and Shane, Helen and Diana. I must admit that Martin has thoroughly enjoyed them!
To be honest, I was quite relieved to hear the blood results - I can't describe how awful I've been feeling pretty much since my last treatment. Sorry if you thought I was out and about enjoying myself - the truth is I've hardly even managed to get to school to pick Iona up and I do miss the playground mums and dads. I've had so little energy, not much appetite and nausea too. Added to all this I've now developed lymphoedema in my right arm. It's definitely all now starting to get me down and Dr B is sending me to see Dr Brennan, a psychologist on Wednesday. To make me feel even more miserable, I struggled to Fat Face on Sunday, couldn't even face trying anything on, spent nothing while Martin merrily splashed out £100!!! Poor Martin - I'm so grumpy at the moment...except when other people are around!! Claire and Katie, two of my oldest school friends, made a flying visit last weekend, Katie before she heads off to Nepal and Claire battled here through the Friday night traffic from Milton Keynes. An impressive effort!
Abigail, Hannah, Jacqui and my planned weekend away was reduced to a night round here - lovely as always to spend time with the girls but not long enough.
So, we don't know where we stand with our Spanish holiday - Dr B has always been very keen for us to go but has now expressed reservation if my platelet count is still low so we won't know what we're doing until the end of the week after another blood transfusion. Martin is keeping quiet on this matter as our flight clashes with the Rugby World Cup Final!!
Iona is on fine form and seems to be taking it all in her stride. She's now quite used to seeing her mother lying flat out on the sofa under a blanket!!
Vicky xx
7 comments:
Hi Vicky
We are sorry that you've been feeling rubbish from the treatment, but dont forget we are still all out here routing for you.
Keeping our fingers crossed for the platelets to rise soon so that you will be able to go on your holiday, and so very pleased to hear that your Liver has improved.
We are thinking of you loads.
Love Hels & Lou xxx
Hi Vicky, so sorry to hear that you are still having a rough time of it all. It's encouraging to hear about the liver results, and here's hoping that they continue to improve.
I hope this week gets better and your session on Wednesday goes well.
Lots and lots of love & hugs,
Marina xxx
Hi Vicky,
I've been watching for an update on your site and am so sorry to hear that you've had rough time. That's positive news about your liver though and I'll keep hoping things get better so you can all get away on holiday. (And maybe even fit in a return visit to FF to make up for the last one?)
Good luck on Wednesday. Lots of love to you all,
Ali x
Hi Vicky,
I am so sorry that you have been feeling so rubbish - I had started to wonder as it is unlike you not to blog for nearly two weeks! I hope your appointment on Wednesday helps and that a blood transfusion means you can get away for what is a well deserved break for all of you Superheros - little and large!
Love,
Karen x
Hi Vicky,
Sorry to hear you've not been feeling great again and that your bloods are down but great news that your liver has improved.
Really hope you get over to Spain for at least a few days.
Hope tomorrow is helpful with the psychologist and that the blood transfusion helps on Thursday.
Speak soon.
Love Judy xxx
Hi Vicky- we're really sorry to hear you have been feeling so rough over the last few days. I hope the new blood supply and Dr Brennan help get you up and about, and onto that plane.Nice one liver,and come on you platelets.. (I think I've been watching too much sporting telly recently!)
Thinking of you all and sending you a huge hug
Lots of love
Vanessa
xxx
Hi Vicky
I've not left a comment for quite a while, but rest assured I do check your blog every week.
Sorry to hear you're not feeling so great, but fingers and everything else crossed, that you will be well enough to get away for a few days.
Take care
Love
Jo Lord
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