Hi Everyone, Well it's been a long time posting. I feel bad for that, but it's been quite a good time for mom. She was able to complete the first phase of her cancer fight, the initial chemo treatments and got her count down to 1.2! She then received a much needed break from chemotherapy as they got her geared up and ready for her second phase. This last week and a half she has now been working on her second phase. First, she received a series of shots to help her body shed stem cells into her bloodstream. Then she had her port removed and had a central line installed (this is where they will retrieve cells from and transplant them back in after the chemo treatments). She had her first stem cell retrieval yesterday morning. It was a huge success, they were able to obtain half of the required 10 million stem cells. However, it also took a huge toll on her body and yesterday afternoon she became very disoriented and confused and lethargic. We had to rush her back to the hospital where they filled her with fluids and potassium and magnesium and finally she got to go home about 11pm last night. She then had to be right back at the hospital bright and early this morning for another retrieval session. This time they decided to not push her body as hard and took about 1/3 the amount yesterday. Unfortunately, we got a call back and they weren't able to retrieve as many stem cells as they had hoped, so she needs to make another trip back up to the hospital to receive another shot. Poor mom! She is such a trooper through all of this. She has kept her sense of humor and is so pleasant and sweet with us and the doctors and nurses. I am continually amazed at what a wonderful woman she is and her example to me. I love you, Mom! Love, Cresta