Friday, September 21

Today, I went in to have more stem cells collected. We are only at 3.2 million (needing to get to 5 mil.). They started me on a double dose of neupogen in the stomach. I was told we will need to pick up a new prescription for the neupogen and give me 2 shots in the morning and 2 in the evening and come back in and collect tomorrow also. I would need to stay on the shots until Monday when we hear if we got enough cells.
THEN, they all got together with my stem cell doctor and he said I AM DONE! YA! He said the goal was only 2 million, however, they like to have around 5 million. We are almost there and he would rather me stay off the shots this weekend and just relax, because we check into the hospital Monday and I need to be well rested and healthy.

It's
finally
here.

It's time. Now, I just need to stay focused and not get too nervous!

So, I get to sit around and relax now all weekend. Kevin and I had been talking about what to do. We thought about going to see the Texans (they play right across the street from us), but all seats are sold out. Now, I think we will just run to Blockbuster and rent some movies. We have been playing LOTS of cards already!

We will keep this blog updated frequently next week. I don't know if I will be able to have the laptop in the room with me or not, but if I can't update, Kevin will.

Thanks again for all the great emails, calls and posts to this blog! You all really brighten my days!

~Kasey