7th Treatment Down

Today was Brynn's 7th chemo treatment. She is being such a trooper. Her red blood cell count has slowly been dropping the last couple of weeks. Her H&H was 7 and 20 which really is low enough to get a blood transfusion... but since she isn't overly tired or sleeping a lot they are planning on doing one next week. Being the Nancy Nurse (hehe) that I am, I wanted to set up for me or Andy to give blood if one of our blood types was compatible with Brynn's.. and Andy was a perfect match. So he will have to go in on Monday and donate for her.

In the back of the oncology clinic there is a large room where kids get blood, platelet and chemo infusions. Like 20 recliners each with a TV. Each week I see these kids and feel so bad for them. I can't even imagine what it must be like to be a kid and have to go through all of that. Everytime I am there I want to do something for all of these kids that are going through ruff times in their lives. Two weeks ago a 8 year old little girl wanted to bring the cancer kids toys to brighten their spirits. It was amazing how these kids were so excited... smiling and happy. Brynn had been crying because she hates being stuck with a needle to access her port... and this 8 year old walks in and says she wants her to have a Dora doll. Brynn had a huge smile on her face. It made her day... because she loves Dora. I would love to do something like that. I'm hoping to spread the word at work and to my friends to donate a toy... coloring book... anything kid friendly... to bring to the clinic to give these kids something to smile about while getting chemo... something to get their minds off of it. So if you are interested in donating a toy let me know.....