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Thursday, September 27, 2012

New Low

We went in last week for another treatment. Layne's counts were low for white blood cells and platelets. I was concerned to hear that since it was unexpected. They even double checked just to be sure. I was kind of hoping we'd just 'plow' through the treatments and be done. We had already figured out that he would be done by the end of December given the schedule we were following. So, that's another factor. We will now get to pay even more money because the treatments will go into 2013. The hope was to be done and celebrate a new year with no chemo. Oh well...
I was a bit worried at first because I wasn't sure exactly what that meant for Layne (to have low counts) and rather he'd be alright. He did end up being more tired than usual. There were a couple of times he wondered why he had no energy...as if he felt like he had been given the infusion.
The Doctor/Staff didn't seem to think it was too big of a deal. Apparently, it happens often enough that they didn't seem too concerned.
We're heading in tomorrow to try again. Here's to a good count!

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

From the horse's mouth

This past weekend was my fourth treatment. Things have gone well so far. I have not had a lot of bad side effects, other than some sensitivity to cold and some tingling sensations in my hands and lips.  Those feelings go away eventually and by the next week after treatment I start to feel a lot better. I am glad I can still work, although I am slower right now than I would like.  There is a wellness program at HCH that I have been participating in since the middle of last month. Sometimes it takes a lot out of me, but I am happy to be able to be as active as I am, and appreciate the push that gives me.

Teresa has been a great support, I don't know what I would do without her. The kids have been troopers dealing with this.  We have tried to do a few fun things, most recently being the launch party for Janitors 2 by Tyler Whitesides on Saturday night.   I have also felt very touched by the kind words and thoughts from family and friends. 

I know that Heavenly Father has a plan for me and our family. I wish I knew a little more about how it will turn out, but I know it will be for good.  How could it not be?

Anyway, I will let Teresa take the writing responsibility back.  She enjoys it a lot more than I do.

Layne