Monday's Appointment

WOW! I am pleased to report that I had a very good visit today. My counts were the best EVER, Thank God. Last week my hemaglobin was 9.6. I didn't expect to need a transfusion today but I did expect it to be somewhat lower. Instead, for the first time, it went up on its own...without getting blood. My platelets were 133! That's just a notch away from normal -- again without getting platelets! I am so very grateful.

Another exciting news item, this morning was my last dose of the Prednisone. For the last few days, I noticed a reduction in the puffiness in my face and neck and an improvement in my eyes. Whether these improvements are from the removal of the catheter or from the reduction in Prednisone and the introduction of stronger eye drops is anyone's guess. It doesn't matter to me, as long as it continues in that direction. I am truly blessed.

I called the doctor on Friday because I was nervous about going into the weekend with such a bad cold. Joanne prescribed Levaquin and after 4 days, my cold is much improved. I still have a little bit of a cough left and a tiny bit of nasal congestion but I'm feeling so much better.

I know that my Dad and my Grandma are working overtime for me and I think, for the first time since my transplant, I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you so much for your continued love, support and prayers. Keep on believing in those miracles!