Our sweet girl is in a drug induced slumber. She has been struggling mightily with nausea and vomiting. They are trying a new avenue to get this under control. She is receiving 2 units of blood as her hemoglobin dropped to 8.5. Based on our prior experience with unending transfusions and the complications, my immediate response was total panic!!!! However, there was a reasonable explanation given for the drop that shouldn't lead to the miserable cycle we encountered in Round 1.
So, here's my best translation....the chemo is very destructive to Robynn's entire system and it is pummeling her bone marrow. When the bone marrow is attacked, it can't be as vigilant with reproducing new blood. It doesn't stop producing 100%, but it slows down production enough to require a transfusion. So far there is no evidence of blood draining into her tummy like before and that is a HUGE relief!
I'll let you know how Sleeping Beauty feels when she wakes up!
Pray On!
XOXO,
S
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Oh Shelley,
Thanks for the update!!! START PRAYING PEOPLE!!!!! That chemo can be such an evil little friend! It is almost like tough love, I guess. NO PAIN, NO GAIN...right?
We pray on... Please Lord help Robynn get through this yucky part and start feeling better soon.
GO, ROBYNN, GO!!!!!
God Bless,
The Annoying One :)
Shelley,
You are spectacular! Thank you for the awesome updates and the humor. Robynn, stay strong, Jackson prayes for you every day, he save you for last and he squeezes his eyes extra hard. He says" and God, Please heal Robynn". With special prayers like that, He must be listening.
All our love,
The Wingers
Hi Shelley!
Don't worry! Robynn will do it! She's one tough girl! I'm saying some prayers for you too, Sweetie!
As well as the rest of the family!
Let me know if you need anything!
Hi Robynn!
We love and miss you! You can do it! Hang in there!!
Remember... vacation after this!! :) We can bring the family too! (Yes, I've given in Brian- you can come too! LOL)
Love, hugs, and prayers to you all!
Kristy & family
Hey Shelley :) Well that is good that Robynn is having a nice rest. She needs to rest up for her runs through the halls! I will cross my fingers that today's deep sleep brings a great tomorrow for her :)
Kim F
Sleep-sleep and fight with all of your will.I pray so hard to you our Lord and Savior that you keep your hand of mercy and grace and healing on our girl Robynn.
Continue to guide the medical staff in their care so that they make the best decisions on keeping her comfortable so she can fight.Thank you.
Shelly, thank your for your faithful updates and I am praying for you as well so that you get some rest and keep well yourself.
Brian-keep looking upwards and I am praying for your strength and comfort as well.She is soooo lucky to have you by her side.Looking foreward to April 6th and seeing you all.
Love and prayers,
Miss Denise
Dearest Robynn,
I could hardly sit still on the plane back to Seattle - eager to hear Shelley's lastest update on you. I am so thankful that you made it 3 days without much discomfort and that now the doctors can help you get some peaceful rest for the remainder of this chemo session. I have my bracelet on and I'm spreading your inspirational story around Washington when people ask me about it :) STAND STRONG...you're almost there!
I LOVE YOU!
Kerrie
Robynn,
Hope when you wake-up you're feeling much better. We will be saying our final goodbyes to Grandpa on Saturday, he would be very proud, as he always was, of your fighting spirit. As you know he was an All-Star highschool athelete. Went to college at Oregon State on a football scholarship! Not bad for a 160lbs fullback! When we took him to the carehome the Dr. told us he would only be around for 3-6 months. The only problem was he didn't tell Dad that, well........ 6 years and 2 months later HE decided to leave. Keep getting up sweetheart, we'll keep the love and prayers coming your way.
Love Dad, Jared and Ari.
i have been suffering from blog withdrawals. it seems as soon as i log on and get down to reading tiny little people need me! why is that? why is it when we are on the phone or doing some selfish, vain act, like going to the bathroom we are harrased by our children?? dang! ok...now that i've vented and properly drugged my children...i have read the blog and can say nothing but "YES!" that is what i want to hear. that you had a blast on your birthday and on easter and that you are strong! what more could i ask for?
i am working diligently (how do you SPELL that word?) on your prayer shawl, until my hands go numb! check out www.shawlministry.com to get the whole scoop on the shawl.
i can't wait to give it you when it's done!
all my love! i'll he putting out the vibe for you sister!
love, dana k
REST, REST, REST. This along with sooooo many people praying for you. Girl you'll be up and running with nothing but some great stories and some interesting memories to share:^)
Shelley Thank you for keeping us all up-dated, you are amazing.
Brian, I pray you get some peace and rest, ready for a new day.
Take care and sleep.
Emma
Hi Robynn!
So I try to tell people I'm not a shopper, but I've proven myself otherwise! I went to hayjac to "look" for presents, and I ended up with a necklace for me (hee hee) and 4 bracelets for Mom, Wendy, my mother-in-law and sister-in-law! I still want my own bracelet, but I want it made by our girl! So I'm waiting for you to get better (and another paycheck lol)to order that one!
I love you and miss you!
Love, hugs, and prayers!
Kristy
Robynn rest,rest,rest and keep up the good work in enduring your treatment! Sending postive thoughts,prayers, & smiles your way.
Shelley...you are simply wonderful for keeping all of us updated, so we have a sense of what to pray for and feeling apart of whats the latest news with family Goodell.
Thank you and blessings to all of you...Jill & Bob West
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