July 14, 2010 Girls on vacation

So it's my turn now!

I've been here since Monday afternoon.

Monday morning Carol got a red blood transfusion, but her white count was going down and her platelets were still low.
Tuesday morning she got a large bag of platelets and her third of what will be four doses of Methotrexate for immunosupression.During which time she sucked on her special melon ice made for her by Cathy.It did the trick but made Carol so cold that she needed an extra sweatshirt and a warmed blanket.A little while later we had lunch and the day got better from there.
Today Carol woke up with the worst headache immaginable, but after some pain medicine she felt better. Within an hour or so she was her self again.
After thinking it was going to be a horrible day it was so good to see that smiling face.
Her red blood count is at 10.9 which is still in range.Platelets are up to 67 from the lol be out of here west which was 11. Today Dr.Thomblin came in and told us that she thinks Carol may be out of here the later part of next week. She'll still have to stay in the area to be monitored for two months. We won't know where she will be staying until the time comes, but we'll keep you posted.

There are people who come in to teach yoga and do physical therapy.And Carol takes every advantage offered her to be active and positive.I thought I was coming here to cheer Carol up, but the energy and attitude she has is so uplifting I just don't want to leave.

We have laughed,played,talked,and walked
(amazingly fast,where does she get all that energy?)We have spent the past few days doing some art projects and making jewelry. We've also had time to catch up.I am grateful to have the opportunity to spend this time with Carol, and I intend to be back in a few weeks.

This may seem like a weird place to spend my vacation, but my roommate is the best and the sunsets are spectacular.

See you soon, Sherry