Happy Thanksgiving!

At the follow up appointment with my doctor yesterday, my labs came back low in white blood cell counts and I am officially neutropenic (gasp!)...I know...sounds scary! haha. Days 7-10 after chemo, are typically the lowest count days, so this is not out of the ordinary, but mixed with the cold I have, it's necessary to be a bit more cautious. If my numbers would have been what they were yesterday when we were in the hospital Tuesday evening, I would still be locked up there for observation, BUT since we were proactive, went in at the first signs of ickiness and started treatment asap, my doctors are letting me stay home over the holiday as long as I'm not running a fever or have any other signs of infection. WIN!

What I really need is some good quality rest, so my amazing sister (AKA Aunt Stinky), packed up my wild little guy and took him to her house until I'm back up and running. I know that both J and I have noted many times how thankful we are for our friends and family, but specifically, we are feeling super grateful for my sister. Not grateful enough to teach my kid what her real name is (he couldn't pick Aunt Chanel out of a line up), but grateful :)

So, I will be resting at home for the holiday and we are going to pick back up and have our family turkey day this weekend. Really doesn't matter what we do or when we do it. We are thankful every darn day. Although, a turkey leg sounds really good right now. Did I mention the steroids I'm taking have me up stuffing my face at 3 am every morning?!

Be thankful for your day! 

Love

Jenn

I thought I would add a little to this post instead of posting another.....

A few thoughts in list form if you don't mind.....

- Joseph at the hospital (beer cap guy) should have been a highlight of my life, but i didn't really get to enjoy it.  It was like a movie!  He was a half drunk country bumpkin who had clearly been drinking and was nervous, but trying to be calm.  "How do you reckon they gon get this thang out".  I wanted to go snoop on his room, but I had to tend to Jenn.

- Jennifer is seriously the hungriest and thirstiest human being i have ever known.  I have never seen someone stop "life" as often for a bite of food.  She was in the middle of getting blood drawn and was still eating....lol.  I struggle eating a bag of M&Ms in the hospital as a visitor and she is munching away as the patient.  The doctor had to wait 20 secs to examine her throat with the popsicle stick because she is chewing.  Hilarious.

Things I am thankful for:

- My mom... I have always taken it for granted, but she loves me and I'm very thankful for that.  

- Haagen Das Coffee Ice Cream

- Showtime and HBO for wonderful shows like Dexter, Homeland, Boardwalk Empire, Hello Ladies, and East Bound and Down

- My wonderful kid.  He is amazing. I know he is mine, but he really is. I am so thankful for him and...

- The amazing woman who "assembled" him.  I don't think it is necessary to explain to you all how special she is.  She is so tough....except when it comes to hunger and thirst

- Friends and family...but i must warn you that I will disown you if you send me a Happy Thanksgiving Mass Text.

- My Xbox...I know i need to pay more attention to you and i will try to do better

- My dad....for being the easiest phone number to dial

- Bob Seger - Night Moves... This is arguably Austin's favorite thing in the world.  I spend hours with this on repeat and it is the only thing that is guaranteed to get him to do what you want.  It is undefeated.  "Workin Night Moves".

- I kinda feel like I am giving an acceptance speech and I am going to forget someone, but I am apologizing in advance if I forget.  Football is starting soon and I am feeling a little rushed....

Chanel - Maybe we should start hugging. Amazing.

John - Probably thanking us :)

Ann, Gene and Justice - Have put their lives on hold at times and we are thankful. Very thankful.

Papa Payday - Great having some testosterone in here.  Austin was bragging about him at school to all his friends.

Anyone whose name starts with Grandma or Grandpa.

Anyone whose name starts with Aunt or Uncle.

I really want to thank everyone who has taken the time to show us support during the last month or so....it truly has been amazing.  We are so lucky to have you guys in our lives.  Once all of this is over we will expect the same treatment.  We will allow you to watch our kid, cook us food, do our laundry, pick up groceries, and send us gifts.  This things can and should continue even after the cancer.  If you stop doing all of these things post-cancer than you don't really love us and this was all just a tax write off....

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are thankful for you....

Jonathon