Saturday, April 9, 2011

Sun is up, counts are down

WBC counts, that is. Which is just where they're supposed to be one week after treatment. As long as they're not zero, and they're not, I'll be just fine in a couple of days. I need to do what I did last round -- avoid germs, crowds, and sneezes for the next two days -- self-imposed quarantine.  I dug out my falling-apart copy of Jane Eyre and plan to settle in for a cozy read.

If I can gather the energy, the dogs and I may all be sporting new dos by the end of the weekend. Angus just needs an ear trim, but Duncan needs an all-over shearing; he's looking like a little lambie. My onc nurse suggested it might be time for a haircut for me -- give the new growth a fresh palate to grow into (new growth isn't expected for a couple of months, but the hair I have isn't really worth hanging onto much longer).  I've been looking forward to a bald head, but haven't taken the initiative to make it happen. I don't know what exactly I'm waiting for.  I thought that one of my loved ones would raise the flag and say it's time. Nope, hasn't happened. I keep asking my dear husband if he's tired of looking at my funny head, but he says no. Yet another process that is taking its time, and I seem to be OK with that. I'll let you know when I get there.

I've got plans for Sunday -- a little trek north to the outlet mall with my darling daughter - she's got a new purchase in mind, and I'd like a little outing. Then back to the office on Monday for a couple of weeks of work until it's time for the *last* chemo treatment. hooray!

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