Day + 39 5th Bone Marrow Biopsy, Rising Counts

All continues to go well for us. I didn't realize it has been so long since I blogged - I'm sorry.

Well, Thursday we did not get up early as planned but we did get to the mall around 11. It was not very crowded so we stayed for about an hour. We would walk 15 minutes and then rest 10. Did that twice and then had lunch. Stopped in the Fossil store on the way out to check out watches for Peter's birthday on Friday.

As usual, all Peter needed Friday was magnesium. Then to celebrate his birthday he had another bone marrow biospy - actually it is usually scheduled around this time and it just happened to be his birthday. He got his happy juice before the procedure so all went fairly well.

Heather came out Friday night and we went to a Thai restaurant near by. We think they lost our order so it took almost an hour to get the food, but it was worth the wait. Really good!!! Has anyone had Thai ice tea with half and half? It has a really interesting taste, not quite sure what was in it besides tea and half and half.

Yesterday we had the day off again. We went over the to gardens at Duke University. Very nice place, bet it is great in the spring! The roses were still in bloom but alot of other plants were dying from lack of water. They have a very large Japanese garden with a big pond. The pond has ducks, some were unusual - solid black with orange beaks and other hangy looking stuff on their faces that was also orange. There were also black and white ducks, plain white ducks and then just regular old ducks. The black ducks seemed to be a bit larger than the rest. It was really interesting to watch then move about in the pond, so smooth with the feet moving as fast as can be.

Evidently the other end of the pond is the place to come and photograph the ducks. There were several people there with cameras with huge lenses taking pictures. One guy had some kids throw bread to the ducks so he could get some action shots.

Went to clinic today - magnesium as usual. Should get the report on the biospy by the end of the week. It is interesting how the group at the clinic is bonding. We all move around talking to each other, discussing our counts and what day we are on. There are alot of husband and wife teams, and a few friend/friend or mother/daughter teams. Everyone is in the same boat and we all try to help each other out.

I will be in Wilmington for 2 days this week. Our friend Jim will be staying here with Peter. I think it will be a nice change for both of us.

There have been several requests for our address at the hotel. If you need it, please email me at wendywhy@charter.net. I will be glad to give it to you.

Hope you are all well,

Wendy