Tuesday, February 20, 2007

2nd Chemo Treatment

I had my chemo treatment on the 12th of last week, we were there all day. They kids stayed at school and ate lunch and took a nap. That was a special treat for them. I don't think Steven liked laying still for that long, the teacher had to move him for talking.

The sickness started on Thursday, and by Sunday it was at full force. I went Monday morning for my blood work. My White Blood Count was really low, I had to see the doctor before I could leave. We are thinking it is were I was so sick over the weekend. I am just thankful that the kids are not sick right now.
BLOOD COUNT:

WBC: (3.6-11.1) = 1.20
RBC: (3.69-4.88) = 3.99
Hgb: (11.4 -14.4) = 12.0
HCT: (33.3 - 41.4) = 34.7
MCV: (79.3-94.8) = 87.0
MCH: (26.8 - 33.2) = 30.0
MCHC: (33.5 - 35.5) = 34.5
RDW: (12.0 - 15.1) = 14.6
Platelet: (165 - 353) = 185

Today I am starting to feel better. I am still not up to my old self, but a lot better.

All my hair is gone, and the kids are great with it. Stephanie got really upset the first day, she started crying saying "You are a boy now, and you are going to start doing boy stuff." I guess she now knows I am still a girl......

I want to say thank you for all the cards, prayers, and all the wonderful gift I have received from everyone. Your kindness, love and support means everything to me and my family.

Thank you so much and I love each and everyone of you.

Love always,
Renee


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Sunday, February 11, 2007

Happy Anniversary!! Steve




Hey baby

I really don't know what to say to you
because you already know that I LOVE YOU
more than life itself.

You have given me the best life
any wife could ever ask for,
A wonderful man and 2 beautiful kids
what more could I ask for.

Steve I love you so much. Thank you
for being there for me, this past couple
of months. Your love and support has helped
me more then I could every say.

Thanks for loving me and being the
best husband every. I cant wait to spend
the next 18 years with you.

I LOVE YOU.

Friday, February 09, 2007

HAIR IS GONE

I couldn't take it anymore, I shaved my hair. It was hurting so bad and hair was every were. I'm not sure if everyone understand why I wanted it off. It is like every time I find a handful of hair it like the cancer is in control. I want to be in control, so with me shaving my hair, it like hi, I'm not letting you win. I'm taken it. Does that make since, it did to me at the time.

I showed the kids my new hair cut, and both of them put their arms around me and told me they loved me so much. Kids are the best medicine every.

Wednesday, February 07, 2007

BLOOD WORK UPDATE & SURGERY UPDATE

Hello Everyone,

I went in today for this week blood work and talked with the Gyn-Oncology doctor. My blood work was great and they was really happy with them. The doctor was shock on how high my White Blood Count was, I know why they are high, God. My prayers every night is for my Counts to stay high, so I can stay around my kids.

I feel great this week, I was able to go to Church last Sunday and go and spend the afternoon with mom. I figure surely God will keep me safe from infection there. My hair is starting to fall out, I probably will get Steve or Mom to shave my hair this weekend. My scalp hurts so bad from were the hair follicles are dying. So far I can brush the hair to cover up the bald spots. Before long I will have a nice comb over.... (ha ha)

BLOOD COUNT:

WBC: (3.6-11.1) = 8.50
RBC: (3.69-4.88) = 4.39
Hgb: (11.4 -14.4) = 12.9
HCT: (33.3 - 41.4) = 38.4
MCV: (79.3-94.8) = 87.4
MCH: (26.8 - 33.2) = 29.5
MCHC: (33.5 - 35.5) = 33.7
RDW: (12.0 - 15.1) = 13.9
Platelet: (165 - 353) = 343

My Gyn-Oncology doctor appointment went well, they have schedule my operation for my hysterectomy on March the 13th. He wants to wait 4 weeks after my next chemo -treatment. Which is on Monday the 12th. So I can get feeling better. He will do LAPAROSCOPY surgery though the belly because my ovaries are so high, if the biopsy comes back cancer he will then make a incision and remove the uterus and the surrounding tissue. Lets hope and pray that the biopsy comes back not cancer.

Thanks again for all the cards, email, and prayers. I greatly appreciate everything everyone has done for me, they mean the world to me. Thanks again and I love everyone so much.

Love Always,
Renee