THE RASH

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Friday AM I woke up with a rash.

OK.

I am OK.

YOU ARE OK.

those were my initial thoughts.

I called the Dr's office who told me it was a normal, likely delayed reaction to the blood transfusion I had the day prior.

I was itchy and gross, but they said Benadryl and you'll be fine.

Saturday I woke up and it was even worse.

I called the Dr AGAIN who put me on a steroid.

I took some yesterday, Saturday, and today, Sunday

Let's hope this works.

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