April 27-May 3

Written by Melinda: 

Yesterday's treatment went great. She was less ornery and stubborn. She was more teary and cuddly which is so much easier to deal with for me. 

Her chemo treatments are lighter than last month so she is feeling much better this month. She has a lot more energy. She really doesn't seem sick right now. It's so nice to see after our last month where she was barely walking around. And having just enough energy to go from one place to the next just to lay back down.  

Her numbers are up and shouldn't really drop this month because of the lighter chemo's. 

Waking up. Funny story. We go into recovery room and they tell us she's just really sleepy and isn't waking up. So I talk to her a little... Nothing. My friend (Chere) suggest we talk about food. So we ask her if she's ready for some food.... And instantly her eyes pop open. She has always been motivated by food. :) it was pretty funny. 

P.S. The bandage on her hand is just for fun. Before she went under she saw it and asked if she could have some. And since they give them EVERYTHING they want at primary's they wrapped her hand. It was pink. Need I say more? 

Getting her snacks. BTW this is not considered "food" to her. "Food" is a meal or in yesterday's case "taco's". She will get a little mad and say "it's not food" when you ask her if she wants more food (snacks) she is pretty funny. 

Always happy to eat ;)

So since her numbers are good we talked to the doctor about her going to school and because of the higher numbers and them not really dropping they said she could go back to school this month. She was so happy and excited to go. Jaxon was so excited too. When we got to school he took her by the hand and held it til they were in the classroom. He has always been so sweet with her and protects her. It is so sweet to watch. They have a special bond. 

PSS. 

For those of you worried about her being by other kids. She goes to a preschool in someone's home. There are only 8 kids in the class and the teacher has always been very big in washing hands (even before this) and I've talked to her and asked if anyone shows up sick to call me and I will pick her up. Her response "no I will send the sick kid home" I feel this is a pretty controlled environment and safe or I would not send her. 

Her counts:

HCT-32.7

HGB-10.6

PLTS-392

ANC-4100