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This was originally intended for those who have AML & stumbled across my blog in their search for information or survivors. I also used this to keep in touch with the real world, my support system was vital in my recovery and I also used it to sustain some form of sanity. I am a realist, and I have learned this has been and always will be a fight for my life. The initial leukemia battle is still here in the archives for all my fellow AML Warriors. There is so much information and no one wants to tell you. If you are just starting your treatment you may not even think to ask questions just because you are so sick. Please checkout my archives but start back in September 2008 and work your way towards today. There is a lot to read and a ton of type-o's, but it is all there the good the bad and the ugly. I challenged the Doc's, I always asked questions and pushed them for answers even if I did not like them. The Docs are not used to that so if you can, I encourage you to challenge them. They need to remember that although you are very sick you are not dead! My Blog content has morphed over the years. It's all about my life experiences, definitely my opinions and the lifelong impacts of the disease that pop up from time to time. I am a Gen Xer & I have a lot to say about everything. Rarely do I hold back or turn on a sensitivity sensor. I post regularly on Facebook nowadays just because it is faster. I welcome your comments, questions or feedback.





Saturday, March 14, 2009

March 14, 2009

Here are my Lab Updates:
Day----WBC----ANC--------Hgb--------PLT---- Transfusions
20 Feb---171-----3.1----2200----------9.4---------177------------N/A
24 Feb---175-----2.4----1800---------10.5----------97------------N/A
27 Feb---178-----1.8-----800---------10.4----------93------------N/A
4 Mar---183-----1.6-----900---------11.3----------78------------N/A
6 Mar---185-----1.4-----800---------11.3---------120------------N/A
10 Mar---189-----1.8-----900---------11.2---------187------------N/A
13 Mar---192-----Pending

I am feeling pretty good. I hate taking the extra medications but thats really my only complaint. This week went by really fast. I can't say that I did much of anything of interest. I think ever since I made the decision I am well enough to go back to work the time is passing quicker. Marc & I are taking the kids on a much needed retreat to Great Wolf Lodge later this week. A very special thanks goes out to my dear friend Bill Larue for helping to make this happen. All of the kids are excited and counting the days.

I am heading up to Marysville this afternoon to meet Angie & Paula for lunch. Marc is keeping himself very busy & still not smoking, he is doing great. I will take pictures during our vacation & try to post them next weekend.
Posted by Rooster at 11:45 AM

3 comments:

Unknown said...

hi honey, i am so glad you guys are having some good family fun time.you all deserve it. the extra meds are probably just for precaution. i hope this weekend is a fun one also. i hope the pain in your legs goes away over time. we love you all.love,auntbonnie

March 14, 2009 at 1:40 PM
Debra said...

Have fun at your getaway - you definitely deserve it! Bill LaRue is a sweetheart!

March 14, 2009 at 7:01 PM
Aunt Lynn said...

How nice of Bill to do that for you & your family. I'm glad you're feeling better. Enjoy the time away sandi & take care, I love you all!!
Aunt Lynn

March 16, 2009 at 10:37 AM

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