Yesterday was cycle 2, day 15, also known as infusion #6. Two more weekly infusions, then it goes to every other week.
Doug's white blood count was a little low but within limits to proceed. His platelet count was 90 which is the lowest it's been. Normal is 130 to 400. I asked the nurse how low the platelets could go before it warranted action. She said if they fall to 20, a platelet infusion would be needed, but she doesn't expect them to get that low. So for now, nothing to be too concerned about - just more bruising.
Doug's weight was the same as last week, 153. I'm very happy that he didn't lose more weight. He's really trying to eat. He got an extra bag of fluids yesterday, since he was a little dehydrated.
Today was dexamethasone day (we call it dex day); the day after each infusion he takes 20 mg of dex. It's a type of corticosteroid. It energizes Doug for a while. Today he ran errands with me - he sat in the car mostly. But he wanted to get more walking in, so we went to the Tractor Supply Store, which is not ever crowded, and walked around. They had the baby chicks in heated pens - so cute! And they were giving away baby ducks free to good homes. I was tempted for about 1/16 second.
The infusion was finished at 2:00 - five hours in clinic. Not bad!
Praise God for an uneventful day.
Love to all.
Today's verse:
Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. Psalm 105:4
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