Today was b-day (biopsy day)! It went well. It was relatively comfortable for a biopsy. And now we wait … Ah!!!!

I should have the results next Tuesday. My counts had come up slightly today so that was a good sign. Platelets took a decent jump from 87 to 115 and white count moved from 2.3 to 2.7. At least it didn’t drop any further. But, there were a couple of exciting changes to my protocol today as well. Most importantly, I don’t really need the mask anymore! I do still need to limit my contact with crowds and sick people, but I am allowed to go to the grocery store if it’s early in the morning or late at night. This applies to all outings. Additionally, I am allowed to eat restaurant food that doesn’t contain anything like raw eggs, unpasteurized products, molds, etc. Which means I can go to a nice restaurant for an early bird special Aside from that, my only major food limitation is no fast food but anyone who knows me knows that this will never be an issue for me! Unless they come up with a fast food organic, vegetarian place – and I’m not counting on ever seeing that. Yes, I’m the ultra food snob.

So as my friend put it, my leash has been lengthened. My hair is starting to grow a little. I have longer dark hairs that never seemed to stop growing mixed in with very fine, very light blond hairs that you can hardly see but you can feel. I’m a little concerned that they may be closer to white than blond, but only time will tell. It will be an interesting mix for sure.

I’ve also been given permission to travel so I may be off for some family fun in April. I have to do everything with some precautions, but I am beginning to get my life back. I think that a good result on my biopsy would give me the jolt I need to feel like I can push through this. I am almost through the isolation. I can almost see the finish line.