Hello and sorry for such a long break with the blog. Mom the past several weeks has been fighting to get into remission. She is in a personal battle staying positive with her new regime in life. Poppie has been very supportive and by her side daily. Brian and Mike speak to her daily and throw a visit or more in weekly. Kimmy, Shayna Punum and I continue to speak daily and are so thankful for having Skype.
As you know, Mom is an outpatient at this point. Mom goes in daily for her Neupogen injections,several times a week has her blood drawn, and receives IV injections when needed. Unfortunately, Mom's body is not producing enough red blood cells nor platelets on its own yet. Mom has had to have several IV's of blood and platelets the past few weeks. This past week Mom received both IV's Tuesday and Friday. Poppie goes with Mom every day to the hospital and sits with her throughout her entire treatment and then her appointments with her Oncologist. They spend several hours watching TV, reading, eating snacks with drink options (Poppies favorite part)and dozing off together. At least they still have each other to lean on.
This coming week we will be told when Mom's next Chemo treatment will be. Mom will be admitted into the hospital as this previous one for 6 -7 days. Then, she is to repeat the plan as this treatment. Returning to the hospital daily for her Neupogen, blood tests and then IV's when needed.
I will keep you posted as we hear of her next adventure with her AML. Do keep sending strong prayers. Yesterday, Mom entered the phase that her numbers are the lowest and she is most vulnerable for infections. Fingers crossed that she sails through the next 10 days with no symptoms.
Lots of hugs to you. I will post again after next weeks news and or if something comes up.
Karen
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