Hey everyone!
As you can see, I am finally back into the hospital for Round 3. First day is down and I am half way into my second. Guess what? I only have to be in here for 4 days, instead of 5 this time! You might be thinking, “Well, six of one…” but I’ll tell you that the 1 day difference will be glorious! I can taste the freedom already. So melodramatic. Anyhow, despite my excitement, I was put in a room with an unnecessarily large digital clock – its bright red numbers slowly and silently ticking away all up in my grill. I suppose it will help me remember that it ain’t over ’til its over.
And when will that be? Next month! My doctor just let me know that I will only be doing 4 treatments, rather than 5. As you’ve probably noticed from my prior posts, my blood count is not forming any sort of close friendship with my chemo drugs. My white count is currently pretty low, so the doctors and nurses are checking in on me quite assiduously. I just hope I can make it through to the last treatment on both the Ifex and Doxorubicin, rather than lowering the dosage again. We’ll see!
Something happy: Actually utilizing my outdoor patio privileges. It’s finally sunny in that little outdoor corridor and I’ll be spending the majority of my time there because of it. You will probably find me out there either sipping tea (Yogi’s Super-Antioxidant Green) over a book (Love in the Time of Cholera, Marquez) or, more likely, doing some sort of strange workout session that I made up nice and special for the hospital.
Something sad: Where is my Nurse Pattie? I hear she is gone on vacation? I adore her. Anyone who greets me with, “Hello, my favorite patient!” immediately gets my respect and adoration. No doubt. I hope she doesn’t say that to just anyone. Or maybe I do, since it does brighten up my day to hear it. Either way, I guess ignorance is bliss on this one.
Sorry for the oh so short post. I just wanted to let you know that I am back in the hospital for now and I’m doing just fine. I’ll also post some more pictures very soon. As always, thank you for sending your love!
” You’re my favorite niece.” and I don’t say that to just anyone.
The weather has been fab here. Howzabout coming to the big apple early Sept. if you’re up to it? Love to see you!
Keep up the good work. I’m practically a vegetarian myself these days, but I can’t help thinking that maybe a steak might help your blood counts.
Chuck the clock!
Got the tweet!!! Super, duper good news that you are out and about ALREADY! This summer has just speeded up into overdrive, which will hopefully benefit you in getting in and out for the fourth and final go around with the killer bunnies. I’ll cross my fingers that Nurse Patti will be there to say “Hey” and wish you on your merry way when all is said and done, done, done. Have a good recoup and thanks for the updates. BTW, today’s Epicurious sounds very tempting…Orzo, Green Bean, and Fennel Salad with Dill Pesto. Hmmmm.
Jaclyn,
Onto the final round. Beautiful! Wonderful!
Would it help to be like the great fighter Mohammad Ali and get your white cells to do the “rope a dope” on those chemo chemicals. “Dance like a butterfly/sting like a bee/you can’t beat me/I’m Jaclyn Clenney.”
Ali was a poet (guess I’m not) who came up with the shortest poem known to man: “Me, We.” That’s the way I look at it.
BTW, we are into cucumber soup here, with dill. Can’t wait to see you again.
Philip
so i’m learning all about u from yr posts! all your mom ever does is brag about you to me and carol, but you know how moms are–they dont always know all the details. oh..wait. maybe that’s my mom i’m talking about!
though i haven’t posted for awhile, please know that up here in SB you’re in our thoughts, truly every day. I hope you feel the vibe…
Cheri
Jackly,
Manten esa fuerza de voluntad que tienes, queremos visitarte mi reina (Queen) y comapartir un tiempo contigo, espero que tu enfermera favorita halla regresado.
Besos y abrasos,
Leticia
So, I have been listening to my french tapes in preparation for our upcoming trip to France. The good news is that I have learned to say some really useful things like, “Je voudrais du vin,” which means, “I would like some wine.” The bad news is that all this new material has forced some really important things, like the PIN number for my ATM card, right out of my head. And please don’t tell me that the reason I forgot my PIN number is because I am getting old. That would just be mean.
I hear you will be transfused again shortly. Hope that goes well. If you are up to it, we should do dinner again soon and you can pick what you want to make. The ingredients right now are outrageous!
As always, my thoughts are with you.
Hey Jacqueline,
From reading your blog I see that you are doing great. It is almost over, hang in there.
Thinking of you and wishing you well.