I was having a really good day until the 4:00 finger poke which indicated the blood count for the coumadin was only up to 1.8. It needs to be over 2.0 before I can stop getting the belly shots. After my visit to the cancer and hematology center, I had to go to the hospital for the shot of lovenox. As if that wasn't enough, they had to do a complete blood draw there too. I am getting discouraged with all of the pokes and not getting the results as quickly as I would like. In addition, school is busy, busy, busy. I find myself trying to catch up from missing a month, planning, grading, and trying to keep my room at least presentable all while having to fly out in a hurry at the end of the day.
On a happier note, I came home to a loving family, the smell of a delicious dinner from a friend baking, and a stack of inspirational cards that came in the mail.
Dear Robin,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry the blood counts are not responding as quickly as you'd like. More belly shots at the Hospital, too. (Did you happen to see Dale while you were at the hospital?!) Thank goodness for your home and family to come home to at the end of a hectic day. :) What a wonderful safe haven for all of you. Continue to focus on that, the rest will take care of itself. I'll be in touch, I know there are more things I could be doing for you...
Love,
Corla :)
Sounds like the end of your day was a real bummer-with more discouraging news, come on, you need to catch a break one of these times!!
ReplyDeleteI know you will,hurry up huh?!
Hope you have a good night with your family-that's a great thing:)
xoxoxo
Kristin
At least the number is coming up and not going down! It's almost there, so try to stay focused on that. I'm so glad that tonight was a "dinner by friend" night. I hope you were able to rest, relax and enjoy your meal with your family. Let me know if I can correct papers, staighten your classroom or do some copying for you. Praying for a good night's sleep and a lessening of your worries.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Sue
Remember there are more important things in life than grading papers. So, maybe this won't be your best teaching year ever for curriculum. You are teaching (and learning) life's important lessons. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteFrustrating. Hang in there, Robin!
ReplyDeleteLove, Laurie
Praying for fewer pokes, better numbers and all those teachable moments that are making great learning to happen anyway...
ReplyDeleteloads of love
from your Fremont fans
Jane et al
Robin,
ReplyDeleteI am praying that today is a better day for you.
Love,
Susan
Thinking of you right now-hope today is a great one for you-you deserve it!!
ReplyDeleteHI to Randy, Kylie and Keagan:)
MUCH love to all of you and BIG HUGS too!!
Kristin