T I R E D!!!

ok.. so doing well just V E R Y, VERY tired.. now I know why...
Basically I can't get out of bed or off the couch for very long.
My hemoglobin (red blood cells that are made by your bone marrow) is extremely low.
Today @ chemo they "offered" to give me blood transfusions (one to two units of blood). They said I had a choice... and if I could live with the tiredness, it would be ok for one more week, but if my numbers dip any lower they HAVE to give me transfusions next week. I got a shot called a "pro-crit" shot the last 2 chemo's to stimulate my bone marrow production of hemoglobin and sometimes it takes af few weeks to kick in. I declined blood transfusions this week.

Also, I have a rare blood type O negative so if any of you have O negative and are willing to give me your blood if I need it, let me know and I'll call and see how that would work. I don't know.. just the thought of getting a strangers BLOOD just freaks me out.. even more than the chemo. Prayerfully I will be fine next week, and I won't need any blood transfusions. But I am dealing with the following symptoms: breathlessness tiredness dizziness rapid, weak pulse or palpitations headaches.
Because hemoglobin carries OXYGEN.. I have been having the feeling of "not getting enough air in my lungs" and have woken up.. thinking I was going to die because I can't get enough O2 in.... Ovously if it continued I would call 911... thankfully it is very temporary and after taking a few deep breaths I am o.k.. but it's kinda freaky... lol..

God has just been so good, and he continues to care for the children and I.

Have a wonderful day, and thank you so much for your love, prayers and support! I'll continue to keep you updated.

Blessings! :) Shanda :)