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Day 6 of 7 of Chemo

Good evening. Jennifer is on day 6 of 7 of chemo (although the last bag will end on day 8 but start on 7) . Her numbers yesterday had held steady from the day before but today there was a drop in her hemoglobin and platelets. Her white count hasn’t changed much over the last 3 days.

Jen felt like her heart racing this morning with hearing the pounding of it in her ears. This comes from the low hemoglobin. Although they don’t give a transfusion unless under 7 (hers was at 7.1) her NP was going to order her a transfusion. When the order didn’t come through, we decided to ask about it. Her doctor was in this evening and explained he doesn’t like to give transfusions with the number over 7 because the more transfusions she gets, the larger risk she runs for her transplant to not work.

Jen’s rash has disappeared so this evening she will start the clinical trial drug again but at half of the dose she was taking before. They will watch her closely for signs of the rash returning.

On day 14 (next week Tuesday ) she will have another bone marrow biopsy to check if the cancer has decreased or gone. Her biopsy from last week showed neither growth or decrease.

Yesterday Jen’s grandma and aunt Sue came to visit and grandma stayed here with me over night. Tomorrow she and I will head back to Ottoville and Jen’s sister will come for a couple days so that Randy and I can celebrate out 31st wedding anniversary (which is tomorrow. ..btw St Nick comes tonight for those of you who celebrate that).

Thank you again for continued prayers.

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Day 4 of 7

Today is day 4 of the 7 days of Chemo.

Jennifer hasn’t been eating much over the last several hours. She is bothered by the smell of many foods. She also had trouble swallowing her meds. She is taking an anti fungal med, meds to keep her acid levels down, an allergy med for her rash, and meds to help with nausea.

Her mood is still very good. We went for a long walk last evening but as her numbers drop her energy levels will decrease.

Jen’s dad is coming down today and her grandma is flying in from Florida today to see her.

Please continue to keep her in your prayer

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Surprise Visit

Hello from Columbus!

Today had a bit of a rocky start for me, but powered through.

I didn’t sleep well last night, but managed to get a few winks this afternoon.

Yesterday evening my mom came down and stayed the night. She brought the rest of my stuff to help me feel a bit more at home. We decorated my room for Christmas and the staff here love it!!

I got a surprise visit from my Aunt and Uncle today (Rick & Lori) which was awesome to have.

My dad came down today as well. And we are watching football. 🙂

I haven’t been able to each much. Smells of food turn off my appetite. Seems the only things I have managed to eat in the past 24 hours have been Gold fish, pb&j sandwiches, apple slices, bananas, and captain crunch.

My chemo is now on Day four. No more plus 3s. Chemo is doing its job. My wbc and platelets continue to drop like they are supposed to.

Although I feel tired and icky I know I am where I need to be. I am remaining as positive as I can be.

Thanks for all the continuous thoughts and prayers. I truly think it helps just as much as the meds they give me.

Sending lots of love to all of you reading this. Remember to enjoy the little things and smile when you can.

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Now that we have Jennifer ‘s room decorated for Christmas, let the festivities begin.

If you like to send her a Christmas card (which she would love), her address is

The James Cancer hospital & Solove Research Institute
Attn : Jennifer Honigford 1604
460 West 10th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 432105