Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Hi everyone - obviously it's been a while since I have posted anything - the last month or so has been a big blur. This round of chemo was much harder to go through and I had many more side effects to deal with. However, it's all worth it since this round worked. I'm still extremely tired and having some nausea - I'm not feeling as good as I did after the first round, but again this round worked so I can deal with it. The most frustrating thing is that most foods just don't taste like they should - I'm sure anyone who has had chemo before can relate to this. Fruit and clam chowder seem to be the exception - very odd.

I have an appointment with Dr. Moore on Thursday to have another bone marrow biopsy to make sure the Leukemia hasn't returned. We will also probably be planning a "consolidation" treatment for sometime in the next week or two. This is basically a shorter chemo treatment that is used to keep my body in remission. It should only require a 3-4 day hospital stay unless I have any fevers. If all goes well the bone marrow transplant should take place in 6-10 weeks. So that is the plan for now.

Thanks for all of your prayers, cards, emails, comments, ect.,

Amy

6 comments:

  1. Genie and EddieMarch 31, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    SO GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU, AMY. GLAD YOU ARE FEELING BETTER, AND SOME THINGS TASTE OK. ENJOY THIS BEAUTIFUL WEATHER AND REST UP ALL YOU CAN. I KNOW IT MUST FEEL GOOD TO HAVE SOME SPACE, YOUR OWN KITCHEN, ETC. I WILL TALK TO YOU ALL LATER. LOVE YA, GENIE

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  2. marybethandfamilyMarch 31, 2009 at 2:09 PM

    Hi Amy and all-

    hum-clam chowder-did you like that before-it is so odd-hope each day is better for you-Sounds like a plan is in place-I am so thankful that you seem to be in such a good place with good care-you are a trooper to put it mildly-stay strong anf I hope it is a great week out of the hospital!

    Love you all-
    mbas

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  3. GailMarch 31, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    Amy so glad to hear you are feeling better. I know you enjoy being out of the hospital. Stay strong you have alot of people pulling for you. I look forward to reading your blog and keeping up with you. Take care and keep up the good work. YOU WILL BEAT THIS.
    LOVE,
    THE WALLACES

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  4. Brenda MuterspaughMarch 31, 2009 at 8:23 PM

    Good to hear from you personally again, even though Michael has been doing a wonderful job keeping this blog up to date. So happy you're feeling better! And we really admire your positive outlook on even the hardest things. I doubt you'll ever know the extent to which you, and Michael and your family have blessed others by your witness through all of this. We love you and we're praying!

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  5. Karen, Tim, and HolleeApril 1, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    So good to hear that you and your mom were able to get out and do a little shopping and that you are feeling up to that. Thinking of you always and love to each of you....

    Karen, Tim and Hollee

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  6. wanda millsApril 1, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    HOLY COW, CLAM CHOWDER!!!!!....now the fruit I could handle, but I may have to pass on the CHOWDER!!!!..However, this is the best news I have received all week and too what a nice surprise having you back on the "update"...Yes you have had a rough couple of weeks...I feel sure I can speak for everyone who is following U..We ALL are with you in every step of the way...I am not familiar with any of the steps you have to go through...I am hoping the next steps you take will be easier.....Keep us posted on that "Clam Chowder".....UM!...Love,:)'s, blessing, "balloons" to U and all your family.....U R Special, Wanda & Jerry

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