So much for my diet book idea...

They just weighed me this morning and managed to put on 4lbs in one day... all of it water weight... now that is impressive.... So I do see see a dose of lasiks in my future (this stuff makes you piss like a racehorse every 10 min about)... So I don't think that I am gonna wander too far away from my bathroom today.

Yesterday evening came the news that I am officially considered Neutropenic, meaning that I have a low white cell count and am susceptible to infection. This is actually exactly what we want. The chemo is supposed to induce this as it takes out the cancer cells... So on one hand it is really cool to see that the treatment is working as it is supposed to, but it is for now an other reality check about how serious this issue is. Now when I leave the room i need to wear a mask. Thats just weird.

Yesterday really was a good day, I had a bunch of visitors. My parents showed up which always brings a huge smile to my face. Nothing like seeing mom and dad when you are sick you know? It really was a well timed day when it comes to visitors... Pretty much as soon as one person left the someone else came. Shalini stopped by and to her credit she really did manage to hold it together (just barely though ;)) seeing me in a hospital gown and tubes coming out of my arm -come to think about it, I can't remember if i was wearing pants then, maybe I was reveling more than I intended and thats what was upsetting her :)

Vanessa swung by a little later all the way from Baltimore and honestly had me riveted with stories of her new kitten. This cat apparently is a total water cat... I have heard of these things before, some cats are just obsessed with water... love to play and swim in it... too funny... Chalk it up to another crazy Vanessa story... seriously I think you should start a blog... you could get rich :)

As I walked back to the room I had the lovely surprise of finding Shonna waiting for me. Kinda sad actually I was supposed to take her brand new baby daughters Scarlett's 2 month pictures this weekend... Unfortunately though something sure did come up didn't it?...

Again I can not thank you people enough for all the positive vibes, thoughts and prayers that are being leveled in my direction... I love you all!