Feb 1st appointment

So yesterday was DLI #3 in Boston. Dr Mac told us that my chimerism is increasing and I am heading in the right direction.  My numbers are stable so I only have to have labs done every other week.  I was happy with that news, because I'm really friggin sick of going to hospitals.  Honestly, this shit is getting old and it's beginning to take a toll on me.  My stupid liver is still acting up and we are not sure why and my iron levels are still high.  These are the reasons I'm feeling a little down.
Anyway, I am doing another round of chemo beginning on Feb 20th and I won't be doing another DLI next month.  Instead, I will be having a bone marrow biopsy to find out if any of this is helping.  I think some decisions will be made after I get those results.  Be prepared friends, I will be a frightened, wicked bitch waiting for those results.  Don't say I didn't warn you!!  Hide the women, children and animals.  Men deserve what they get...LOL!  I'm kidding, they should hide too!  There is also the possibility of unwavering internet shopping. 

On the bright side, my nephew, Jimmy, spent the day with Lee and I at the hospital.  For those of you who read my book, it's the same Jimmy. And if you haven't read my book, why haven't you?  It's available on Amazon! Sorry, not sorry for the shameless book plug. Anyway,Jimmy always makes me laugh and he brought me the most adorable card that his son, Alex, drew for me!  I had a different nurse this time.  Her name is Liz and she was great. I had the same lab guy who brought me my first lymphocytes.  He didn't know what to make of me the first time we met. I know, I know, he's not the only person who has felt that way. This time, he joined in the conversation, after he defrosted the lymphocytes in a machine that looks like a small incubator.  The whole infusion took about 10 minutes and there were 5 times more cells than the last time.  I hope these are the kick ass cells that wipe out all those nasty, freaky, f'en bad cells!!!

I will continue with the part 2 of my previous post soon, I just wanted to give this update before I forget stuff.  I think I actually feel less sad now that I sat down and wrote about the crapola.  I;m moving forward with this day being more positive and baking (always my happy place) and getting out of my jammies.  I'll shower too!! No stinky Mary!!!