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Catching Up On Sleep

Sherryl's fever continued to drop today and has stabilized within a normal range. Early this morning, her fever was 100.1, and this afternoon it was 99.2 and then 98.0.  Sherryl felt wiped out all day, but was able to catch up on her sleep. 

Chemotherapy is scheduled for Wednesday, and Sherryl is planning to work at day care again this Thursday.  More fun plans are slated for Friday and the weekend, but Sherryl intends to be very cautious in resuming activities in order to avoid a relapse. 

With the onset of autumn, the temperature outside is dropping, too.  Sherryl is wearing warmer hats and has turned on the electric pad that kept her so warm last winter.  Soup sounds pretty good to her, too.  Warm and cozy is good.  Feeling loved is better.  Thank you all for loving Sherryl so much. 

Tired, But Better

Sherryl is feeling better today, and the last time she took her temperature it was 96.  She continues to experience symptoms that indicate her fever is breaking.  She also continues to experience a combination of fatigue and insomnia.  She stayed home all day today, and, except for a routine blood-draw tomorrow, will stay home again all day tomorrow.

The next round of chemotherapy treatment is scheduled for Wednesday.  Health care providers have told Sherryl that no chemotherapy will be administered if she still has a fever.  While clinical caution will prevail, Sherryl is hoping she will be able to receive her treatment.  There are only 5 more chemotherapy treatments remaining in the current plan, and she is looking forward to the last one around mid-November.  She also understands that more rounds may be needed in the future, but, for now, the end of this particular course in in sight. 

Sherryl sounds better today than yesterday, and, despite fatigue, her spirits are good.  Let's all send her sweet dreams for a very good night's sleep!   

Breaking the Fever

Sherryl's fever has fluctuated over the past 18 hours, vacillating from 99.4 to 101.7 to 99.3 at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.  She has begun taking a one-tablet-per-day antibiotic and reports feeling terrible.  In tandem with last week's chemotherapy treatment, symptoms from the fever and antibiotic all add up to nausea, fatigue, and insomnia. 

In keeping with her perpetually optimistic outlook, Sherryl is hopeful her fever will break on Monday.  Understandably, activity will be very limited over the next few days.  Thank you all for your concern, love, and prayers.      

Fever

When Sherryl went to get her shot today (a shot that fortifies her blood in conjunction with chemotherapy treatment), the nurse routinely took her temperature and it was 100.4.  While Sherryl would not typically be concerned about a semi-low grade fever, health care providers take seriously abnormal temperatures in cancer patients.  Sherryl's temperature was taken again after her shot, and it was 100.8. 

Tonight, Sherryl's temperature is 102.6.  Her doctor has prescribed an antibiotic, which she'll begin tomorrow.  She tells us she felt cold yesterday and that she feels a bit achy today.  This news is a set-back and Sherryl is disappointed that the day has not been a fun one. 

Please continue to send prayers and wishes of wellness to Sherryl so this fever goes away immediately.  Thank you so much.