Low Platelets are Dampening My Ability to Grow Superpowers
As of last week my platelets are still low and they have not approved my continuing the chemo as of yet. I was told to put it off another week and have a recheck on my blood counts. I will go in tomorrow morning for the blood draw. We'll see what happens. I hate being off the chemo, however, Jason doesn't mind it because he doesn't like the idea chemo (a mutagen) to begin with. I guess he's afraid I will become an X (wo)man.
Our lives are becoming more and more overwhelming, as keeping all of our balls in the air feels impossible. Typically the fall semester is very busy and with the additional stressors that come with the extended self care, etc., I've been a bit overwhelmed. I'm hoping all will calm down soon but I have a distinct feeling that the holidays will just make everything more crazy. Luckily, Nana says she will be here this winter (from after Thanksgiving until February or March). I'd be so much better off if the docs would just stop rescheduling me. Also, if Jason and Aidan would just do laundry correctly so that I can find stuff, my life would be so much easier (This is a complete process, people! You start with the wash and it's not finished until it's folded or hung up and put away!). As for my doc schedule in Houston, one day I have appointments on November 9 and a few days later my appointments are canceled for the 9th and rescheduled for the 11th and 15th. When I become an X-woman, maybe I can have that skill from Bewitched where Samantha could twitch her nose and have everything cleaned up, travel to anywhere she needed to, and have anything at her fingertips. I've got to get these platelets up and get those mutagens back into my system!

Comments (7)
Sometimes mutagens are good. But sufficient platelets are also good. Holidays are stressful when you are well, so let Nana take care of you!
I still think they should be giving you platelet transfusions. I'm not sure why they are not in your case but I didn't know that the Blood Bank collections specifically for cancer patients so they don't have to Miss treatment
If there can't be a calm storm, then I am praying for your calm in its midst. And the schedulers better get their stuff together since that causes all kinds of stormy issues... I love y'all!
Hang in there, that's all I can say. You and yours are resilient people, and will do well to acknowledge as you always have that there something better coming along. You all are such positive folks. I am glad to know that you're willing to put "it out there." Love you much.
Sending positive thoughts & internet hugs. Bob & I love you Shannon.
Eric and I will be sending good platelet vibes your way! LET'S GO PLATELETS... LET'S GO (clap, clap)!
Have you considered the plant based ketogenic diet? Be well. Love, lee