Today I had another first.
One more thing to cross off the old bucket list (although I don't think a blood transfusion was on my list.)
Oh well, I love me a good list that I can cross something off of. :)
I went in for a check-up yesterday and my blood count was really low.
Normal red cell count should be between 37-48~ mine was 25 yesterday. Not good. No wonder I have felt so yucky.
I spent most of the day at the hospital having a stranger's blood pumped through my veins. So I now have a blood sister (or brother). I have only donated blood one time and I almost passed out. That is why I have not been back. But I am so thankful for the people who do donate blood on a regular basis (like my sweet hubby). I am hoping that this stranger's blood will give me the boost that I need.
The process isn't painful or anything, just long.
I checked in about 11:15 am and they took me to a room. I was expecting a room full of recliners like the chemo, so having my own room was a pleasant surprise. They had to take what felt like half of my blood first to see if I have any bacteria in it since I have been running a low fever. Then they hooked me up to the good stuff and we settled in for the wait.
I had 2 units of blood. Each unit takes about 2 hours. They gave me Benadryl as a precautionary thing so I took a good little nap for the first portion.
It was nice to just have a few hours of quiet with Mark. (Although it's never really noisy with just Mark around. ;)
It was nice to be able to chat with him and just have my best friend by my side.
I love him so much. I hate that I have to be another burden on his shoulders, even though I know he doesn't feel that way.
He just loves me and he can always make me laugh when I am feeling down.
Hopefully I won't need another transfusion.
3 more treatments to go and then I can say Ba-Bye to chemo!
I usually don't like time to pass quickly because it makes my kids grow that much more, but I would like February 1st to be here tomorrow please.
I discovered what I feel like today. A Bop Bag. Do you know what that is? I found a picture of one that fits me perfectly. Well, the "bad hair year" me anyway...
You know how these work. You can punch them and punch them and they have no choice but to come back up and get punched again and again.
That's me.
Trial after trial, challenge after challenge.
I have no choice but to stand upright and face them head on.
As long as there is a stable base, I will keep coming back for more.
What is my base?
My Savior, Jesus Christ
My Family
My Friends
They keep me going. They help me take each punch. They help me stand upright when I feel like I can't stand anymore.
I've said it before, but I will say it again.
I am one lucky gal.
One more thing to cross off the old bucket list (although I don't think a blood transfusion was on my list.)
Oh well, I love me a good list that I can cross something off of. :)
I went in for a check-up yesterday and my blood count was really low.
Normal red cell count should be between 37-48~ mine was 25 yesterday. Not good. No wonder I have felt so yucky.
I spent most of the day at the hospital having a stranger's blood pumped through my veins. So I now have a blood sister (or brother). I have only donated blood one time and I almost passed out. That is why I have not been back. But I am so thankful for the people who do donate blood on a regular basis (like my sweet hubby). I am hoping that this stranger's blood will give me the boost that I need.
The process isn't painful or anything, just long.
I checked in about 11:15 am and they took me to a room. I was expecting a room full of recliners like the chemo, so having my own room was a pleasant surprise. They had to take what felt like half of my blood first to see if I have any bacteria in it since I have been running a low fever. Then they hooked me up to the good stuff and we settled in for the wait.
I had 2 units of blood. Each unit takes about 2 hours. They gave me Benadryl as a precautionary thing so I took a good little nap for the first portion.
It was nice to just have a few hours of quiet with Mark. (Although it's never really noisy with just Mark around. ;)
It was nice to be able to chat with him and just have my best friend by my side.
I love him so much. I hate that I have to be another burden on his shoulders, even though I know he doesn't feel that way.
He just loves me and he can always make me laugh when I am feeling down.
Hopefully I won't need another transfusion.
3 more treatments to go and then I can say Ba-Bye to chemo!
I usually don't like time to pass quickly because it makes my kids grow that much more, but I would like February 1st to be here tomorrow please.
I discovered what I feel like today. A Bop Bag. Do you know what that is? I found a picture of one that fits me perfectly. Well, the "bad hair year" me anyway...
You know how these work. You can punch them and punch them and they have no choice but to come back up and get punched again and again.
That's me.
Trial after trial, challenge after challenge.
I have no choice but to stand upright and face them head on.
As long as there is a stable base, I will keep coming back for more.
What is my base?
My Savior, Jesus Christ
My Family
My Friends
They keep me going. They help me take each punch. They help me stand upright when I feel like I can't stand anymore.
I've said it before, but I will say it again.
I am one lucky gal.
Glad everything went well today. You've been in my thoughts and prayers today and I'm glad I can always find an update on your blog :) Love ya! See you in a couple weeks!
ReplyDeleteHopefully you start feeling a little better soon! Weird to have some strangers blood but such a miracle that they can do stuff like that!! Love you!
ReplyDeleteyou're so positive; you are so inspiring.
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ReplyDeleteOh how I love that cute bop bag, the pic is cute but mainly the real one. You are doing an awesome job of bouncing back up after being punched down. Feb 1 will be here befor you know it. Love you.
ReplyDeleteI am a faithful blood donor, and you have no idea how wonderful it is to think that every time I go, my blood is helping someone just like you. You are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get feeling better soon!
ReplyDeleteLove You!
I hope you start feeling better, been thinking of you lately and hope all is well...
ReplyDeleteI donate blood regularly. The Red Cross calls me and sets up an appointment. But you didn't get my blood because I am O+, and from the picture of the bag, they are giving you B. Oh, well. I was thinking of you the last time I donated. And Abby and Natasha. I hope this makes you feel a lot better. Hugs! :)
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