Hey Again. I'm feeling much stronger than I had for the last day and a half. Friday's new chemo really knocked me for a loop. Within an hour after the infusion, I had really heavy waves of nausea, chills, sweats, I mean felt really, really bad. I was given anti-emetics (anti-nausea) and suffered uncomfortably through most of Friday night. Saturday mornings lab results should that the counts were falling as they should as a result of the chemo, but my red count went low enough as to warrant a transfusion. So, Saturday, besides feeling the effects of Friday's treatments, and being tranfused I had to receive yet another treatment of the same mix from Friday. Part of the treatment is to LOAD me up with IV fluids. I felt so bloated. Saturday also brought on the infusion of a new drug called Tacro which help keep your body from going into an auto-immune response to the cells coming in. So, imagin if you will, an IV pole with 5 bags all running at once, and you can't sleep, and you're feeling nauseaus, and you can't eat or drink....that pretty much sums up the way I felt yesterday.
Thank God today's a new day. Although I'm still not sleeping well, they've got the anti-nauseau medicine under control. I drank a little bit of tea and ate a piece of banana and I also took a shower.
Dear Leah,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you're doing better today and over another hump. It's great to hear your voice through this blog. And, no I cannot imagine what it feels, though as a woman I can sympathize about the bloating and nausea. Reminds me of the old Barney song...Sally the camel had 5 humps, so ride Sally ride.....Hope the ride gets smoother! (I know weird analogy!)
Keep up that beautiful smile. My love to you, your Mom, and sis.
Doba
Keith and Nava are here, so I figured I'd steal a moment to check your blog while Mike is distracted. So glad to hear today is a little better. Don't think just because you don't feel "your best" (excuse the euphemism) that your fans don't want an updated picture!
ReplyDeleteWe love you Leah!!!
Susie and Mike
Dearest Leah,
ReplyDeleteAn updated pic would nice, yet I hope to see you up and about and feeling "your best". You are my family and mean the world to me.
All my love,
Little Paulie
Dear Leah I wish you peaceful sweet dreams for Tomorrow's game day
ReplyDeletelove to you david the kids and your "room mates"
Please give Avram our love too.
Autumn
Dear Leah,
ReplyDeleteWe just heard about your illness today, for the first time. We read through your entire blog and are amazed at your strength (and wit!). Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We look forward to seeing you when you are up and about. We seem to remember you are a Jet fan. Hopefully you were feeling well enough to see the big win today. And if we are wrong and you are actually a Giants fan, they are currently winning 24-12 (3rd QTR).
Love,
Rob, Sari and Logan Minster
We were so sorry to hear that yesterday was not such a great day for you, but if it's your bodies response to getting prepared then it will all be for good. We watched the Jets game today in the midst of house work and Stuart was reminiscing about when we both first got married and we went to the laundromat on Sunday mornings in Brooklyn and then hung out at your apartment and watched the game. As soon as your up and about we're holding you and David to that dinner out, just us four.
ReplyDeleteWe love you and can't wait to hear good news.
Shelly and Stuart
hi leah
ReplyDeletethis is my first shot at posting a comment. i hope i am doing it right. yesterday i could not figure it out so i just sent you and email personal. david (your husband) gave me these instructions. but since i am computer challenged I do hope this works and you get my love!!!
let me know, if i get positive reinforcement I will write again. loooovvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeee git
hey, leah,
ReplyDeletei think it worked!!!
thanks david.
good news bad news, now you will be hearing from me alot more often.
sending you hugs and kisses.
to avram too.
git
LB....Tried to reach you last nite and today...phone is constantly busy busy! I know you probably aren't up to talking too much but I was hoping to get to you for a few minutes. So happy to hear that you are feeling better today. I am still thinking of you....I know you can feel the love.
ReplyDeleteHang in there........Love you so so much....
sunny
Very glad to hear you're feeling better today. Did you hear MZ's headed to the kotel tomorrow to put in a good word for you? Nava's happy Uncle Avram's giving you some of his healthy blood; she likes both you guys. Miss you; hugs and kisses. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteFroggie
PS. Not sure I followed Dobe's the Sally the Camel thing. She wasn't implying you're a horse was she?
Dear Leah,
ReplyDeleteAs I continue to follow your story, I think your attitude is terrific. I have worked with kids who went through this, and you are handling it like a trouper. It seems to me that you are in good hands.
I hope all goes well in the next few days, please keep me update.
Ruth
After listening to the Jets game on the AM radio, I was glad to hear them kick some butt.
ReplyDeleteThe new hair looks great.
Love Adam
Hi Leah,
ReplyDeleteElza and I heard about your treatments and blog and read it through- our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Keep smiling....
Love Elza and Michael
So glad to hear you're feeling better today. Our thoughts and prayers are constantly with you. Good luck today. My mom and Abe send their best to you and your entire family.
ReplyDeleteHi mommy,
ReplyDeleteIm in class right now and I know Uncle Ave is there doing the hero thing for you. I'm sorry for making you feel bad when I walked out. I really didnt mean to make you upset, and I know you didnt mean to either.
I love you so much, and I know this is a hard time for you. But I promise Im there for you. You're really an important part of me, and the rest of the family.
Safti is amazing as a mother, she will never leave your side.
Daddy is so in love with you, and figuratively feels your pain.
Jake is a good boy, he loves you and is really concerned for you.
Freddie misses you tremendously too, he told me.
The whole family is here with you, when we cant be there physically we are emotionally.
And you just need to say the word and I will never physically leave your side.
You're an amazing mommy, cheery, optimistic, sweet, kind, caring, funny, and you're really my best friend.
Mommy, I love you so much, I'll be by later.
Just keep smiling and have faith.
Because it'll all be okay :)
We got two very special people watching over you from above, Hashem watching you, and all your family, friends, and doctors.
Heck, you got everyone rootin for ya!
I love you so much I promise!! I cant wait to hug you for real and kiss you a b'nice, but i need the b'nices to be reciprocated :)
I love you times 1,000,000,000 +
<3Rachel
Hi Leah- I know today is BIG day and we are all praying for you, Avram and Judy. Stay strong - every day is a miracle.
ReplyDeleteLimor
dear Leah:
ReplyDeletewe here in florida are praying for you, and for your full recovery. This is such a great method of knowing what is going on with someone you care about. We talked to your mom before you went in, buthad no idea about what was occurring.
We are rooting for you all the way, and are so glad to know that you have a perfect match with Avram. Wewill keep in touch with you through this blog and continue to wish you well. To our favorite dentist, keep your spirits up because we know that Hashem is watching over your entire family.
With Love,
Susan & Hans Klein
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