Leukemia 101

This blog is for and dedicated to my mom Robin. Robin was diagnosed with Accute Myelogenous Leukemia on March 16th 2010. After some tests to find out the cause of her fatigue, it was revealed that she had a low hemoglobin level. upon further tests and a bone marrow biopsy doctors determined that she has Leukemia. So with that being said this is her story.


Monday, June 28, 2010

Still swollen

Well things are not going as swimmingly as I previously reported. The swelling has not gone down as much as I had thought. Dad says that Mom had been really sick and tired for those first few days in the hospital. She also has a blood clot in her neck area from the problem with the central line that they moved. so they are giving her even more yucky medicines to help with those issues. She finally felt good enough to get up and walk some on Sunday morning, but still isn't feeling really good.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Round 4

Well after several days of being home, since June 12, Mom went back to the hospital once again on Wednesday June 23rd for another round of Chemo. This time there was a bit of a "hang up". Mom had an infection in the area of her central line. They found that the wire inside the line had slipped out of place and I think they said it was twisted. So they tried an antibiotic and it gave her an allergic reaction. So they had tTo remove her central line from its location on the right and move it to the left side. hey also gave her a different antibiotic and within hours the swelling in her chest and neck had gone down significantly. So they were able to finally start this round of Chemo on Friday night. So please keep her in your prayers as I can assure you that they are working. Love to all!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Bald is beautiful

Well today was the big day Mom finally decided to have Whitney shave her hair off! I think she looks great and its just another step in the right direction on her path to wellness. She did not want to look at herself for a little while and finnaly Izzy took her by the hand and took her to the bathroom to take a peek. Like I say BALD IS BEAUTIFUL!!! Wear it proud mama!! LOVE YOU!!!

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Build-up

So Mom has been in the hospital for "blood building" since Thursday. So we are waiting to see when they will let her go home again until the next round of Chemo. She looks great and still has some hair on her little round head. ;-) It is really good to see her and we are excited to be able to take her home sometime during the week for a few days. Timing was good for her to be able to attend grandson Garrett's high school graduation, and with any luck will be home to celebrate Isabel's 14th and Hyatt's 13th birthdays this weekend! Thank you to all who continue to send well wishes and prayers. Love to all!