I had a blood test on Thursday and my INR was 2.6 so I got to stop taking the Lovenox shots!! Yay! Now I am only taking the Neupogen. Based on my blood test, the Neupogen is doing its job and I should be more than ready for the stem cell collection. They actually said I could forgo the blood test on Monday and begin stem cell harvest on Monday after my PET scan. I am hoping that they will get enough stem cells in one day but at least in only two.
Since my last chemo I hadn't been feeling as good. I was a little more...just sickly feeling. However, since I got to stop taking the Lovenox I have felt better. I have no idea if there is really a connection but...at least I feel better know. There is some bone pain and stiffness due to the Neupogen, but not too bad.
Thursday, my parents got here! My dad is just staying a few days but he drove my mom up here so that she can stay and help us for quite a while probably. She will be here taking care of the girls while I am in the hospital and then come help me in LA when I get out of the hospital. At that time, my mother in law will come and help take of the girls. I am so thankful that they are both willing and able to come help us out. Now that the parents are here....it is getting more real...it is getting close. Yikes!
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