Saturday, 5/14/22

The doctor has already stopped by today, so we probably won't see him again until tomorrow. Mom's hemoglobin numbers are a bit lower, which they were expecting because of the medication (the pill form is what helps "put out the fire" so she's able to progress through treatment). She will get a transfusion today. We were a bit alarmed by that news, but apparently it's part of getting her stabilized before she can start the regular chemo. It gives her own blood a bit of a boost. 

Kate visited yesterday afternoon, and shared some hilarity about their life with a 3-week old.  Hendsley is a bright shiny little thing in the darkness! Mom loves the pictures and videos coming daily. Ryan sent a funny selfie holding Hendsley while Kate was here. Hendsley had just woken up, and I think he said something like get home soon or send help. Last night, Kurt and Toni prepared a steak dinner and brought it to her.  They were able to eat in the family room together. Rick has been under the weather, but Mom is really looking forward to when he and Kelly can visit. Eddie and Cory have promised to come today, which will surely provide a ruckus. 

The rest of today will be spent showering, walking, transfusing, and all the other activities mentioned yesterday. 

Please continue praying with us.

a couple more things:

* Kate taught us how to add the blog to our phones' home screens. You might want to consider it if you're checking in often. Sooo convenient.

* Please include your name when you comment on the blog.  Mom would love to respond, but we can't tell who they're all from.

* correction on yesterday's post:  Lewis does not necessarily love watching the Rangers games, but he does love squeezing in mom's bed with her to watch the news and reruns of Blue Bloods and Hawaii50. The tech caught them last night, and took this picture.

baby Hendsley