Cycle #5: Much of the same...

Just a quick mid-cycle post. After I finally decided to have folks pray for me following my 12 day bout with projectile vomiting and 6 days of not being able to hold down even a teaspoon of water, my body has bounced back. I can't explain it, nor can the Docs. I was literally heading towards hell and no drug could stop it. Isn't it funny how many people only turn to a hirer power when things get really, really bad. I am hoping my kids don't follow suit when they are older and only call me when they need bailed out!

News on the transplant #1 front and other happenings:

• All my tests, labs, doc meetings, cytoxin infusion, and harvest are on the books. Cells will be pulled mid-Feb
• High dose chemo and transplant still not scheduled; waiting on Cycle #5 results
• I purchased Rock band for the Wii and will not break it open until post-transplant. Video games is totally out of character for me...thanks cancer for allowing me to be a kid again.
• Maize and Blue hair dying will probably happen the first week of February!
• Cassie is still holding up like a champ, but her belly is getting huge! 3 more months until baby #3 is here!

Praise:

• Cassie for putting up with my dex ideas and being somewhat of a single parent during this time
  
• Family for watching the kids during my infusion, getting genetic testing done and all that other good stuff
• Friends for continuing to bless us with at least two meals a week...unbelievable
• My new MM friends who unfortunately are given the horrible fate of MM, but can join the hope train with us
  
• Michigan Faithful for continuing to show your support
• Dr. J and BN for providing the best medical support and growing friendship
• ..and God...I'll try to call your name out on some of the high moments, although it's easy to forget