Day 23, Chemo Round 1 :: I Don't Have Any Hair!

A combination of balance and floating
helped Jade's new tiara stay in place.

Jade greeted everyone who entered her room today or passed her in the hall with a cheerful, "I don't have any hair!" She was excited to share the news... and to attend the SuperGirl SuperFun Pamper Party that was held on the unit. Perfect timing in my opinion.


Jade has never had her makeup done before (seeing as how her mom only has had her makeup done for prom and weddings... lol). So, it was a special treat to get done up by Sephora makeup artists, get a manicure, drink apple juice from pink champagne flutes, select all kinds of sparkly jewelry to wear -- including stick-on earrings -- and meet Princess Snow White. She loved showing off her sparkly fingernails, eyeshadow, and jewelry.  And when she put on her new tiara, she really believed her transformation was complete... she was a real live princess! I'm not sure if Jade was more enamored with Snow White or the other way around!


So, it was a good day. There is finally some evidence of monocytes in her complete blood count, so hopefully we'll begin to see her neutrophil count begin to rise too. And, just as important, Jade seemed to really be in her element and enjoying herself. The fun only continued after the party was over, with Jade giving makeovers to mom and dad. (Big brother wanted nothing to do with this fun; that didn't stop Jade from asking.)

Jade takes advantage of an exhausted Dad. Yay, lip gloss!	Who is more enamored with whom??	Princess Jade makes sure that the picture with Snow White and Miss D.C. is to her satisfaction.

Thanks for checking in on Jade and for keeping her in your prayers.

Today's Counts:
Hemoglobin: 7.4
Platelets: 13

ANC: 0
Monocytes: 2% (This is a sign of good things, i.e. neutrophils, to come!)