Blood Transfusion, 4th round complete & 5th round started

Hi Everyone,

Sorry that it has taken forever to post an update on my mom!

My mom is doing well, just taking things one day at a time! :) She completed her 4th round of chemo a few weeks ago. After that round of chemo, she was starting to feel quite run down and was even more drained than usual. Her Dr.'s office called her after her weekly blood draw and told her that she would need to have a blood transfusion since her counts were quite low. After the blood transfusion she felt so much better and even had some "pep in her step"! She was then able to rest and try and get some of her energy back during her off week from chemo treatment. Her "off week" is a very precious and treasured week for her, one that she looks forward to with excitement and the opportunity to feel a little "normal" for a few days.

My mom started her 5th round of chemo 2 days ago which was this past Wednesday, May 13th! That means that she is really getting close to the finish line with only 1 1/2 more chemo rounds to go for a total of 3 more treatments!!!! She has told me on several occasions that the further she gets into her chemo treatments, the more intense the side effects seem to get. She continues to have a very positive outlook and is SO looking forward to finishing her chemo treatments soon, getting back to work & enjoying her everyday life again!

Next Wednesday, May 20th will be the 2nd dose in her 5th round of chemo. She will be off for a week and then start the 6th and (hopefully) final round of chemo on Wednesday, June 3rd with her last dose on Wednesday, June 10th!!!! June 3rd also happens to be my parents 35th wedding anniversary so needless to say, there will be more than one thing to celebrate that day!!!!

Thank you ALL for the love & support that you have shown during my mom's treatments!

Hugs,

Jennie

By the way, I do have a photo of my mom during her blood transfusion that my dad took. I will be adding the photo later this evening.