Post Script - Thursday

I had trouble with my computer last night so didn't post.  So I told you about yesterday this morning.  Just a short update about today.

Dani felt better today.  The nausea seemed to be under control and no cramping.  So, many walks today and even a couple of bites of melon and a few of sherbert.  It stayed down so perhaps progress is being made.  We apparently have mucositus (mucositis) to look forward to soon.  Apparently the chemo damages a layer of skin in your gastrointestional tract and about this time the first layer sluffs off and the damaged layer comes to the top with sores and mucus.  Sounds fun, doesn't it?  We also have been told that probably most of her hair will fall out.  If it does, we'll make sure and take new pictures!

The doctor told her this morning that he would not be surprised if she started showing some engraftment in the next few days.  That would be a little ahead of schedule and a good sign if it comes. Her blood count of stem cells is not down to zero yet, but apparently they expect it to get there or if we get engraftment, the new stem cells will fight the old ones and destroy them.  I don't know if that has any physical effects or not. They changed one medication that seemed to be irritating the liver so hopefully there is no damage.  If she doesn't get side effects and all her organs stay healthy, that would be the best scenario.  Here's hoping!

I can't think of much else to share, thanks for the cards and wishes.  We both enjoy them.    More tomorrow.

Bye for now

MOM