Tuesday October 25th, 2011

Yesterday was rather good for Jenn, she received her last Chemo IV and is officially off of the Chemo today.

Jenn's brother (Tucker) was tested yesterday to see if he is a possible bone marrow donor.  I don't think the doctors will go this route unless Jenn has a relapse with the Leukemia.  We will find out next week whether or not the Chemo was effective this first go around via the bone marrow biopsy.  Her blood counts have been well so Jenn will not be receiving a transfusion today.  This is great news as she was expected to receive transfusions every other day. WooHoo!

Kim is leaving today to travel back to Denver, but I know Kim will be at ease knowing that her daughter is in great hands and doing exceptionally well during these treatments. It's funny to here about all of the snow that everyone is going back to...  Denver is getting a snow storm this week and Buffalo is getting colder this week... Y'all should move to Charlotte!!  :)

Jenn is starting to experience some mouth soars, which is common with the Chemo treatments.  But they are an inconvenience for sure. Her temp has been much better and she seems to LOVE rice krispies for breakfast lately. All of the nursing staff has been lobbying to get Jenn everyday because they love her attitude and love the fact that she has been low maintenance to date.

Keep sending all of the well wishes and prayers, these keep Jenn strong in this time of weakness.

Lots of Love from Room 4912!!