Transfusion

The house is quiet again now that Kathleen, Tyler, Alice, and Pretzel have returned to Texas. John drove them there, leaving Saturday morning, and flying back Monday night. In his absence, I was cared for by Erin and a variety of angels (dear friends in Fort Collins), which John organized to take care of me when Erin was working. It's nice to be back to normal. (Thanks to all of my angels!)

I had hydration Monday and Tuesday, and Tuesday's blood tests showed a great white blood cell count (I had a shot the previous Thursday to help build white blood cell/bone marrow--hurrah!), but a low red blood cell count, which could jeopardize having chemo next Tuesday, May 31. So my oncologist had me get a blood tranfusion today--two pints of compacted red blood cells. Since I will do whatever it takes, I woke at 6 today to be at the hospital at 7 for a 6-hour ordeal. I've just returned, so it's a little early to feel the effects. I should feel stronger and less fatigued. I hope so!