Baldy no more!

Ok, maybe I'm still bald. But, my hair is finally starting to grow.. slowly but surely. :) I got just a little bit of fuzz going on right now, but it's good to know that it's starting to come back.

I started radiation Monday. 8 in the morning is just a bit too early for me, but I'm doing alright so far. No pain or side effects yet, and it seems to be a pretty quick process.

Just thought I'd let everybody know I'm still good, and MY HAIR IS GROWING!

Don't stop praying yet.

xoxo,

Tori

It's been a while.

It's been a while since I've updated, just finally getting used to not having to go to Columbia everyday. Everything's been going good since the blood transfusion. It made me feel much more energized, and now my hemoglobin is back up to where it needs to be! Yay! I went to meet with the radiation oncologist Monday. That went pretty well.. had to take some tests and do another CT scan. Now I'm set to go back the 24th for a few more "setup" things, then I'll be ready to go for radiation.

Other than that, things have been pretty calm. No more surprise blood transfusions!

My shopping spree is now planned for Sept 25th! I'll let everybody know how that goes.

Keep praying.

xoxo,

Tori

Change of plans.

Well, didn't get my wish.. I'm in Columbia now waiting to get a blood transfusion. Pray that everything goes well and I'll be outta here by midnight :)

xoxo,

Tori

Chemo Grad

I officially got my "Chemo Grad" hat. Monday was my last day. It was very, very exciting. Got sung to, got some cool gifts, and also didn't feel so hot. I was sick for a couple days afterwards, but I've been feeling better since.

Except, things have gone downhill since yesterday. I guess it's a cumulative effect of all 4 cycles of chemo, but I got labs done yesterday, and they weren't very good. My white blood count was the lowest it's ever been, and my hemoglobin was really low. In order for me to start radiation, my hemoglobin has to be up to 10 and it's only 7 right now. On top of that, I've gotten a bit of a cold which is making them worry. I don't feel too bad with it, and it seems to be going away, but since my immune system is so weak, a cold just isn't a cold for me. If things don't get any better within the next few days, I will have to get a blood transfusion. I don't know details yet, but for now, I've been instructed just to take it easy. No school for me today. Most kids would be happy about that, but missing school is no fun. Especially when it seems I only get to go every other day. Blahhhh.

My parents are at the beach for their anniversary, and since things aren't going so hot for me right now, I'm heading down there for the rest of the weekend so they can keep an eye on me and make sure things don't get worse. Let's keep praying that this is the last little bump in the road I'll have to deal with, and I will be able to start radiation soon. I'm still keeping my head up and staying positive, thanks to all my support.

xoxo,

Tori