...wish i was 'about to have me some fun'. but no such luck just yet. i've crammed a lot of fun into my life, so that's just going to have to hold me over for now!
went to work for awhile today, for all the good that did. felt like i was going to pass out while i was getting ready here at home, so i had to lay down for a bit. got there around 9:45, felt like i was going to puke and pass out so i somehow made my way the the 'sick room' and laid there for about an hour. it's great that my company has a sick room and all, but it's located in a terrible spot right in the workout room. the door slams really loudly all the time, the treadmills are right outside the door, and the tv is usually blasting...none of which is good when you're really sick. not to mention there's only this really uncomfortable bench thingy to lay on. i should propose that they come up with a better/quieter/more comfy sick room, but i'm too sick right now and space is at a premium in our building. maybe they could use my cubicle since i'm barely there these days anyway!
i finally started feeling a little better, so i stumbled back to my desk and gathered my stuff up to get to my doctor's office for my bloodwork. no wonder i feel like such crap....my counts are down pretty much to nothing. which is where they should be at this point, so the chemo's doing its job...in case there was any doubt in anyone's mind (not mine). they'll probably drop lower before they rebound back up, and then it'll be time for chemo #2 (on 6/23).
after that, mom met me at the house and brought me lunch (thanks for the panera, Mom!), we then ventured out to missy's mirror down at st. luke's to try on some wigs. not a lot of choices for my age, hair color/length/style...but we found a couple of cute ones maybe. some of them really just look too...oh, i don't know...wiggy. we did confirm the fact that i look absolutely terrible as a blonde, not quite as bad as a redhead...but i'll be sticking with brunette!
we're going to look somewhere else tomorrow just to see what else is out there. missy's mirror is wonderful though, it was set up in memory of 2 young women (both mothers who left behind small children) named missy who lost their battle with breast cancer in their 30's. one of their mothers was the one who helped us today...how amazing is that? she gave me the cutest/softest hot pink chemo cap...they're good to wear when you're sleeping so your head doesn't get cold (see pic above). my head is itching and aching, so the hair loss is coming...it will probably start in earnest next week, at which point i will have it shaved off.
a lot of my friends are at the lake this weekend, hope you all have a wonderful time! and to the wahlquist's...hope you're having/had a blast in florida!!!
2 comments:
hey kel, we REALLY appreciate you updating your blog even when you are too exhasted to. Even tho we arent there physically we are always with you in thought. even tho we dont call (we know you are trying to sleep)or come by, dont ever forget we are constantly trying to think of ways to try and make you more comfortable. or what we can do. anyone reading this site i would reccommend the book ~ Nordies at Noon. we love you sweetie.
Kel,
I just went through and read what I missed while I was gone. I'm so proud of what you are doing to help the rest of us as well as being theraputic for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could do more. I'm really sorry you can't taste salt. I can't picture you not enjoying salt. I always thought that was your middle name. (Never really sounded right, but...don't know what Jerry and Terry were thinking.) It's encouraging to hear from others on your blog that the taste will return.
Thanks for the fabulous birthday card...it meant so much.
Chin up.
Love ya,
Shell
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