Bobbing Weekend of ANC and Emotions

Bobble

n

1. a short jerky motion, as of a cork floating on disturbed water; bobbing movement

Jessie's ANC (absolute neutrophil count, the type of WBC she needs at least 200 of for 2 consecutive days to get out of here) is at 60 today. Friday it was 50, then down to 10 on Saturday, up to 20 on Sunday then today at 60. I think it may be on the upswing, but who knows! Tomorrow will tell. I'm being optimistic thinking that if it doubles today/tonight it will be about 120 tomorrow then Thurs and Friday should both be above 200 and she could potentially get out of here for the weekend.
Her mood has done some bobbing also. Most of the time she is very nonchalant and matter of fact. But I think the long stays are starting to get to her a little. Saturday she was a little down. Yesterday I saw an lighter mood. Her boyfriend came for the day and that definitely lifted her spirits. Hopefully soon she will be out for a 4-7 day break. Then ONE MORE ROUND!!  Say a prayer that it goes well and time flies by quickly.  :-)

These are players from DC United that came to have a short chat with patients on the oncology floor. I don't think these guys bobble any balls. Thanks Chris Pontius, Perry Kitchen and Danny Cruz!! Go Team!!