My last chemo was March 16 and I received the neulasta shot on 3/17. The neulasta shot normally rebuilds the white blood cells. I was feeling somewhat drained and just attributed this to cumulative chemo. I went to our daughter's house to watch our grandson and felt okay at 8 am. By 10 am I was vomiting and had diarrhea but with no fever. I then began to see stars so called my husband and daughter, and then the oncologist. We went to the cancer center at the hospital where I am receiving treatmnt and my blood pressure was 65/42. I thought there was something wrong with the machine as I had never seen it that low. The oncologist admitted me to the hospital and my white blood cell count was at .5 and my red bloos cell count was very low. They put me in isolation and began administering antibiotics and giving me neuprogren shots. I received two units of blood on one day. I received another unit on another day. I have never received blood so this was a new experience for me.. When you receive blood, they monitor your vitals every 45 minutes to make sure there is no reaction.

On the way to the hospital, I felt so bad that I thought for the first time ever "well, this could be the day." I am happy our creator has other plans. It was amazing but I also felt the presence of my mom who passed away over 10 years ago walking "this walk" with me with her hand on my shoulder tellling me I am here with you.

I am on my way to recovery. My white blood cell count has gone from .5 to 14.8 which is a good thing. The blood transfusions are getting my blood pressure up to almost 90/60.

I am just looking forward to getting home and enjoying some outdoor sunshine. I have faith this part of my recovery journey will soon be over and life will return to some sense of normalcy (maybe a week without doctor appointments and etc.).

Thanks for listening...I just had to put what has been happening in writing so I csn move on. I am so thankful for Stroke Net.