Another bag of platelets

It's Friday 7/6/07 approximately 4:15pm. Jeanine has just returned with her brother and sister-in-law (Don and Shelley) from another treatment of radiation, followed by another bag of platelets. She is to remain off the temador until the platelet thing is resolved completely. With the platelet infusion, they gave her a benadryl and a couple of tylenol. That zonked her completely. When they got home, she could hardly keep her eyes open, so we plunked her into her bed, where she will remain until she wakes up naturally. When she needs to sleep, she "needs" to sleep.
So long for now. More later. Have a great weekend.
Bill

She's B--a--a--a--aa-aa-aa-aaa--k!

Hi Folks -
The transfusion of platelets worked, and uncreased the count to a level that allowed her to be released and returned home at 3:00pm today. She will remain off of the Temador until her Chemo Doctor indicates she should resume it. Thanks for all the prayers and thoughts, and hope each of you have a safe and fun 4Th.

Bill

A non-emergency return to hospital today

Hello Folks:
Yesterday, Jeanine noticed small red pinpoint spots on her legs and stomach. At her regular radiation treatment today, she showed the radiation Doctor. He sent her immediately to the Chemo doctor, Dr. Maher. The did blood work, and discovered that her platelet count was way too low. This of course due to the chemo pills. (Thank God they watch this closely) They sent her straight way to St. Paul hospital, where she began receiving platelet transfusions this evening. The numbers don't mean much to me, but when she started the chemo, her number was "350". The once previous test showed it had lowered to "175", and today it was "26". They tell us once the numbers reach "50" again, she can return home. They have temporarily suspended her from taking the Temador; but that will resume when the platelet count returns to an acceptable level. She feels fine. The radiation is really taking a toll on her hair now however. We are ordering her a cute little wig to wear until this thing is over, and her natural hair returns.

Continued thoughts and prayers are appreciated, and we hope you have a fun and safe 4th.

Love you all./

Bill

Jeanine feeling fatigued, but tarrying on

Hello Everyone,

Wanted to give you yet another update on Jeanine. She is doing ok, but does feel a lot of nausea and is taking her anti-nausea pills. And, unfortunately, she is losing her hair (and there is hair everywhere)!

Her routine is this: Monday - radiation and doc visit, Tuesday - radiation and nurse visit, Wednesday - radiation and have blood checked, Thursday - radiation and x-rays and Friday is just radiation!

All of her doctors seem to be pleased with what has been transpiring. Jeanine is really fatigued and does require an extra nap here and there! She works when she can, but when her body tells her to stop, then she listens to it and stops!

We both went to church this morning and she appeared to have been doing great, however, when she got home she took an anti-nausea pill and took a nap. This silly thunder woke her up and now we're going to the movies.

Thank you all for your prayers. They are working in miraculous ways!

Many blessings,
Bill

Feeling the continued and greater effects of treatment

Hello faithful friends:

Jeanine felt pretty rough during this last weekend. Especially Sunday. I don't know for sure the collation, but it seems that after each weekend, the previous weeks treatments maybe "accumulate". Then, on the weekends it is time to just rest! She slept most of the day yesterday. Jan came over while I went to 7:30am Mass; and she stayed around most of the day while I did some much-needed yard work.

Last week, our dear friend Janet visited from South San Francisco. She was here all week, watching over, and taking care of her while I was in Sacramento. I have to go to Milwaukee tomorrow, but Mom and Dad Ezzell will return to take care of her until I return Thursday night. We are so blessed to have them, and so many of you friends that care about us.

I have suggested that Jeanine update this blog herself in the next couple of days, and that would give you a better perspective of exactly how she feels from her point of view.

Love you all and thank God for each and every one of you.

Bill

Feeling the effects of the radiation treatment

Hi 'y'all-
Jeanine received her 9th radiation treatment today! Yesterday we met with the radiation doctors, and they indicated everything looks fine, and told us that the treatment is very aggressive. She had a slight sore throat, which the indication is sinus drainage. We are keeping an eye on that. After Fathers Day weekend rest, she was doing great on Monday. She felt, looked, and acted "sharp". After today's treatment, she needed a few hours rest.
Our dear friend Janet V. is visiting here from San Francisco. She will remain the rest of the week. I have a business trip to Sacramento tomorrow. Janet will stay with her this time (her folks usually do) and will take her to the radiation treatments Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.God Bless You All.Bill

Informative Pictures

Thanks to Kara, the pictures of Jeanine in the radiation treatment room appear right below this post.
Bill