Re: WBC Increase, still pregnant and TERRIFIED~

[Guest guest]

Hi Amy,

The difference between 11.4 and 12.1 really is way too small of a

difference to be significant. You could even take two samples of the

same blood draw and get those two results because the test isn't THAT

perfect so try not to worry about that.

I'd also say that you're a far cry from needing any type of treatment

right now. Heck, those numbers are considered normal in most labs so

there's no indication that you're even relapsing yet.

If (and that's a BIG if), your counts do increase, there are other

things you can do besides take Hydrea. Other women who were pregnant

with CML had apheresis to bring their counts down and still others

took Interferon but that's when their counts went quite high which

you're not even close to.

I know it's easy for me to say but I'll say it anyway.... try not to

worry! You have lots of options to consider if and when the time

comes but right now, you seem to be doing fine.

I'll see what articles I can find that might be helpful but again,

try not to worry.

Tracey

>

> Hey everyone~

> News on the CML/pregnancy front is not so good. My WBCs are

> increasing. Not a lot, but increasing none the less(off Gleevec

for 12

> weeks). They are as of today 12.1, two weeks ago 11.4, like I said

not

> up a lot, but increased. I emailed MDACC, got an email back that I

can

> take Hydrea for the WBC and something else for the Platelets, they

are

> 288, not up yet. I am in such a panic I can't think straight right

> now. I have six more months till delivery. I want to see if I can

> take my Gleevec, but I want this baby and I want it to be ok, and I

> want to be here for it. GOSH WHAT A MESS! I'm just so

> scared......I'll be ok, and thanks to everyone for listening!

>

> Amy B.

>

[Guest guest]

Amy-

Take a breath. Your doctors will give you the advice you need medically.

We are entering uncharted territories here with people stopping Gleevec to

have babies now so the doctors you have will be able to point and lead you in

the right direction. I only know of 2 of you doing this right now. I know you

are panicked but you need to remain healthy and positive for your little one

whom can feel all your stress. The WBC are not that high yet to be

terrified however I am the same way when mine has hit 5.0. You freak out a

little

cause you get use to them being SO low.

My advice, not that I am any expert in this is, take it day by day. Don't

overreact, just arm yourself with good knowledge and a good attitude. You

will have a bundle of joy soon and you can get back on your gold. You have so

much on your side. You both will be just fine.

Hugs-

35

CML 5/13/05

Gleevec 800mg PCRU

Wife and mother of 3 (11,8,6)

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[Guest guest]

Big hugs Amy, hang in there. It'll work out. There are bunches of options for

you as others have outlined. I'm sending calming vibes your way!!!

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[ ] WBC Increase, still pregnant and TERRIFIED~

Hey everyone~

News on the CML/pregnancy front is not so good. My WBCs are

increasing. Not a lot, but increasing none the less(off Gleevec for 12

weeks). They are as of today 12.1, two weeks ago 11.4, like I said not

up a lot, but increased. I emailed MDACC, got an email back that I can

take Hydrea for the WBC and something else for the Platelets, they are

288, not up yet. I am in such a panic I can't think straight right

now. I have six more months till delivery. I want to see if I can

take my Gleevec, but I want this baby and I want it to be ok, and I

want to be here for it. GOSH WHAT A MESS! I'm just so

scared...... I'll be ok, and thanks to everyone for listening!

Amy B.

[Guest guest]

Thank you to everyone for your well wishes. I have calmed down

a " bit " kind of hard to be totally calm with all thats going on, but I

am trying with all my might to let go and let God. Seems the baby is

telling me all will be ok as I am home sick today w/ morning sickness,

16 weeks today and this is a first! Guess he needed to get my

attention! Anyway, THANKS A MILLION, you all are the greatest!!!!

Amy B & Baby B

[Guest guest]

Hello Amy

I wish you all the best for you and your baby. I understand why you

would be terrified I would be too. But like the other posts you have

received, your blood counts are not going up that fast and they are not

that high, you will be ok. Try to relax, like I tell me sister in law,

a key to a happy baby is a happy mommy. You wrote " I guess he is trying

to get my attention " are you hoping for a boy ;-) I am 26 years old and

DX when I was 22 I got married last year,and all I think about now is

being a mommy. You and give me hope that one day I might be able

to have a child of my own. Hang in there and you are in my prayers

every day. :-) Take care and god bless you and your little bundle of

joy, that will arrive shortly.

>

> Thank you to everyone for your well wishes. I have calmed down

> a " bit " kind of hard to be totally calm with all thats going on, but

I

> am trying with all my might to let go and let God. Seems the baby is

> telling me all will be ok as I am home sick today w/ morning

sickness,

> 16 weeks today and this is a first! Guess he needed to get my

> attention! Anyway, THANKS A MILLION, you all are the greatest!!!!

>

> Amy B & Baby B

>