Ok. I spoke too soon. I still have the fever. They just think that it's the neupogen shots. I'm tempted to drop out of the study because I'm feeling so gross. It's just like having the flu.
I have the day off today. So I don't have to go to the clinic, but can do the infusion at home. It's nice to be lazy. I'm flipping channels between The View and Martha Stewart. I think I am going to do some online shopping too and buy something cool for mom. She is so amazing and takes such good care of me.
Please spread the word on your blogs about the Thanks Mom! Marrow Donor Drive this weekend. It really is so important. I also heard that they have made it much easier to register.
Oh yeah....
The coolest thing that has happened to me is: (read extended)
I got a call from the Queen. Well one of the worker bees of the Queen:
Hi Debby
my name is Ms. XYZ and i'm calling from the Oprah Winfrey show. i'm just calling in response to an email that you sent. It was in December. We have a little downtime surveying a bunch of our emails, so really I'm just calling to touch base. if you get a chance, please give me a call back at 312 555-1212.
I didn't remember what the email was about, until she reminded me. I wanted to meet Uma Thurman, my chemo warrior.
Most likely I won't be on the show, but it was still beyond cool that she called me.
I can totally do this. I got a call from Oprah!!!!
Your assignment for today is to go buy Oprah's magazine. If you have been in a funk, there is always something uplifting there. I got the sweetest gift subscription from Sevin to O Magazine last week. I have been reading some blogs lately and some of you have been having some serious hard times. I want you all to try to find something good today. Remember when I told you all to choose today to be happy. And not the "I'm going to be happy when x, y, z, happens." I hope that you can find something to make you smille today.
I love you internets. Especially you. Because you make me laugh until I snort.
Well DAMN about the fever. Yeah about Oprah! Good for you about choosing happiness. I do too! MWAH!
Posted by: Traci at May 11, 2006 11:33 AMOh, I'm so sorry about the fever.
I am happy. But I am happy waiting. I don't know what I am waiting for. I just know it's there, and I am waiting for it. But I AM happy, knowing it's there. (Did that make sense?)
Posted by: karen at May 11, 2006 11:48 AMHmmm @ fever. That sucks it came back. I hope it doesn't drain you too much. Rest. Smile. Sleep. Thinking positive thoughts for you...
Posted by: Gracie at May 11, 2006 11:56 AMOMG but what if you ARE on Opera! That alone is enough to make me giddy! Now fever fever go away!
Posted by: Michelle at May 11, 2006 12:10 PMI think we need to start a "Get Deb on Oprah" or "GDOO" movement.
Posted by: ieatcrayonz at May 11, 2006 01:05 PMi'm with ieatcrayonz! GDOO!! (pronounced, gee-doo, of course) that would be so cool. and all of the people on your side could be in the audience!
Posted by: kristin at May 11, 2006 01:15 PMthat is soooo neat - not the fever, of course, but getting called by an oprahite. AWESOME.
feel better! what's with this study, anyhow?? why does it make you have a fever? i don't like that idea much!
xoxo
Posted by: clandestine at May 11, 2006 01:42 PMI would have literally peed myself if anyone from Oprah called me! Oh my God.
Posted by: dawn at May 11, 2006 02:21 PMOH MY GOD!!!!! I bet you do get on Oprah!
Posted by: Karen at May 11, 2006 02:38 PMWoo hoo about the Oprah call.
Posted by: Carol at May 11, 2006 02:46 PMWhether you are on or not, you are still a hero to me!
Sorry about the fever...that's got to be the only time inserting feet would have to rate higher!
Enjoy your day!
alan
Posted by: alan at May 11, 2006 03:08 PMI sorry the fever is back and you feel like crap with an amazing attitude. But who wouldn't have a good attitude if someone from Oprah call. UFB, you can tell your story, you are one amazing women.
Whats up with the study, do you have to do it? what are the bennies?
If you are going to feel like you have the flu for weeks on end, I'd have a heart to heart with a few of my docs.
hope you get another call from Oprah.......
Health and Peace
I already subscribe - love it!
Sorry about the blasted fever. :-( Hope you are feeling better SOON.
I would gladly e-mail the Oprah show to tell them I'm a Deb fan and that you NEED to meet UMA!!!!
Who else wants to do the same????
Posted by: Lisa O at May 11, 2006 03:35 PMEven if you don't get on Oprah to meet Uma Thurman (somewhere David Letterman is grinning), I still think there is enough material on this blog for a book....which could lead you back to Oprah.
I hope you gave Ms. XYZ the web address. I think if they start reading what's gone on in your life, you're a lock for the show.
But first things first. Get rid of that fever Deb-uma.
Posted by: Patrick at May 11, 2006 04:47 PMI guess I don't have an excuse to whine today, huh? You rest and get rid of that fever. Drink your fluids, etc.
My cousins-in-law got on Oprah once a few years ago, so believe me, if they can so can you! Just remember to wave to us all when the cameras are on you!
Posted by: Sheryle at May 11, 2006 05:19 PMHey baby- I hope you kick that fever soon. Awesome about Oprah! I would have been all giddy!
As an FYI, I have discontinued my blog due to personal reasons. I will most likely start up a new one, I'm just not sure when. You'll be the first to know the new URL if I do! :)
Loves!
Posted by: Rachel at May 11, 2006 07:16 PMDebu. I shall quitmybitchin' about my flubug over this week. It pales in comparison.
Kick the fever's butt. And then write the book. I think a previous commenter was right. Get on Oprah via that.
Or, with Uma! Who gives a shit! Do whatever!
You da best, sweetie.
Get better soon, Sweetie.
Perhaps you need Poptarts. :o)
Oprah's worker bee called you? Hooray!!!
I hope you get to meet her and Uma Thurman, too.
Very excited for you! :oD
(((huge hugs)))
I keep forgetting to tell you that my son keeps calling me "sir," because that's what I call him. So, it's not just you.
:)
Posted by: Kami at May 11, 2006 10:26 PM(evil eyes) to senor feber! and too cool about oprah! you might just end up on there before too long ;)
xomox
Posted by: moxiemomma at May 12, 2006 06:08 AMyou KNOW you can do this when oprah gets involved. is there a number we can call to vote you onto the show? cause if there were, I would so be dialing my fingers off.
Posted by: beautifulmess at May 12, 2006 10:23 AMDamn the fever!! However, as someone who's kid is surviving the dastardly leukemia due to chemo and radiation, I know the clinical studies are so, so valuable. You may decide to stop participating and that's ok, you've already got a lot to contend with but somewhere someone down the road will send you a cyber-hug for helping determine what value Nuepogen shots might have.
And Oprah!!! WHOOOOT!! I love that gal and how she reaches out to REAL people! If you need an email shot of from an admirer (of you, of her), just say the word. Your legion of loyal subjects stand ready to rally and raise the flags for you!
Posted by: Bren / Cody'sMom at May 12, 2006 10:28 AM*Neupogen... my eyes are crossed this a.m.
[Big hugs to you - you make me snort coffee many days, too! And big hugs to the many bloggers who offer links here. Every time I click a link I feel like I've just packed my cyber-bags and I'm off on an adventure.]
Posted by: Bren / Cody'sMom at May 12, 2006 10:31 AMI hope your resting and getting rid of that darn fever again.
Way cool for Oprah show to call you!! That just rocks!
Stay strong, get rest, and know we all love you.
Love,
Dawn
YOU GOT A CALL FROM OPRAH????? GO WOMAN, GO! That is awesome. Assignment completed, by the way...I have a subscription.
Posted by: Sarcastic Journalist at May 12, 2006 10:53 PMHappy Mother's Day, Deb, and so many, many more.
Posted by: Susie at May 14, 2006 07:04 AMBig second to what Susie said, Deb. Happy Day.
Posted by: Sharon at May 14, 2006 07:27 AMHAPPY MOTHERS DAY
hope all is well
Happy Mothers Day!!
I hope you're doing well. Remember, you're prayed for daily, if not more than daily, by me and many others.
Love to you,
Dawn
Happy Mother's Day
Zoe is so lucky to have you as her mom. Your love for her is so precious.
Enjoy your Mother's Day.
Posted by: sheryl at May 14, 2006 12:22 PMHappy Mother's Day, Deb! :)
Posted by: Jessica at May 14, 2006 01:09 PMHappy Mothers Day!
& Happy Mothers Day to Auntie M & your Sis's and Sis in laws.
Hope your fever broke.
Have a bleesed day.
Aloha,
EV
Hmmm.
That's supposed to "Blessed". Not even sure there is a word "Bleesed".
Note to self:Must learn to preview.
EV
Posted by: Maui Cos at May 14, 2006 01:17 PMGawd, you've not been here in a couple days and I worry! I hope you're ok and that your Mother's Day is a special one for you and Zoe. MWAH!
Posted by: Traci at May 14, 2006 04:01 PMI was thinking the same thing as Traci. You haven't been here in a couple days and I start thinking. Hope all is well and you're too busy being smothered with Zoe-love to post.
Posted by: hamel at May 14, 2006 04:22 PMHappy Mom's Day, Deb! Damn that fever -- hope it's gone tomorrow!!
Posted by: eclectic at May 14, 2006 11:34 PMi hope you're feeling better!
and, i hope you had a lovely mother's day!
xoxo
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