Got my blood drawn again this morning; my wbc (white blood count) is 1.89. As I said before, normal is 4.0-10.5. My platelets count is also low: 77, with normal 300 or so. These aren't unusual results, but just what happens. The trouble is that the nurse recommends that I avoid restaurants, crowds, or anyone who is sick or coming down with anything. Jerry and I went into negotiation mode. Does going to the Y count as crowds? The nurse shuddered at the thought of the germs people leave on the machines. I didn't mention having gone to the Y twice already this week or to Yoga last night, in a room most recently filled by a class of small boys. Hey, the restorative yoga and seeing friends again made up for any bacteria and viruses the kids might have left, right? Then on the way home we discussed at length whether stopping for a bagel really counted as going to a restaurant. (We didn't stop.)
I don't get my blood checked again until Wednesday, so until then I'm at home. Thanks to those who have lent books and DVDs. With those and my knitting and sewing projects I don't think I'll get too bored.
Or I'll reread those really, really bad jokes!
2 comments:
If you haven't had enough bad jokes, try this website: www.rinkworks.com/jokes/
(They are truly awful.)
However, I've heard that you DON'T want to try badjokes.com. That takes you to a porn site!
Also, if you like computer games (I know, I hate them, too -- but once I start, I can't stop...), there are some good ones you can get to via the AARP website.
Sorry I missed you at the Y -- but I'll see you soon. Sending voodoo rays to give those white cells a kick in the pants.
Can you wear a surgical mask and do the GermX thing? Stay away from preschoolers... they've infected our house about ten times this winter with various microbes. On the other hand, your years of teaching experience have probably given you a very strong immune system!
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