I went for a blood check yesterday and my counts are starting to drop but didn’t nose dive like the last time. My white count is still well within normal (5.2) and my platelets are still over 80,000. I can only assume that having me start this round with numbers that were so much higher than what I started with last time will help to keep things from going so low. I also got the reduced dose, so that too should help. The good news is that I don’t have to go back until next Monday. I’m keeping optimistic that things will be a little smoother this time. I know it sounds strange but I’m also looking forward to my next bone marrow biopsy in March. I haven’t had a biopsy since late November/early December and I’m eager to have another just to assure that I’m still in remission. With my counts the way they are, I’m going to assume everything is okay. But there is nothing like having science confirm it!

I’m really busy with work, which is a great thing. Unfortunately hospital visits and snow days keep slowing me down. I am really hoping that spring arrives early and we can finally get these kids back to school! I want to try to get in some time for myself to go back to yoga and do other things besides sit in waiting rooms. Speaking of waiting rooms, yesterday was standing room only in the cancer center. I counted and there were 56 people there waiting – completely insane. I realize some were spouses or friends of patients, but still. It’s crazy to see that many people waiting for chemo or visits with doctors. I try to stay positive when I’m there, but it is a little depressing to be crammed in there with so many people, most of whom are twice (or more) my age.

I don’t have much else to report today. But before jumping off I must thank my far away college friend Stephanie for sending me one of the most awesome gifts ever (for me anyways). She sent me a copy of the U2 360 Tour at the Rose Bowl and both the kids and I had a blast watching it. U2 is my all-time favorite band and I missed the concert last year due to everything going on. It was great to at least see it on DVD – and hopefully I’ll make it to one of their stops this summer. Thanks Steph!!! My kids are now die-hard fans too

Have a great week everyone.