Chemo #9 went well on Friday. Dr. Doane continues to be pleased with my progress, which to their way of thinking means that my blood counts are going down and coming back up when/as they should, and that the side effects/symptoms aren't as major as they could be (yay me!).It was wonderful to get to spend time with Toye and get caught up with each others' lives. We are both so busy right now, in such very different ways. Her life is step-kids, home, family, work, husband. Mine is chemo and work, and well...just fighting this seemingly never-ending battle and trying to make it through each day without losing my mind. Doing what I can when I feel like it, and doing nothing when I don't...this pattern really limits my time in so many ways. I realize that it's hard for anyone who hasn't been through any of this to understand...and honestly, I wouldn't want anyone to have to understand it. It sucks, but could be worse.
Much of my weekend was spent preparing for this week...doing laundry, cleaning house, running errands while I still felt halfway okay. Then I'd fall asleep on the couch or chair...such an exciting life I lead these days.
Back at work today, the noises and smells are already getting to me. For women, think about your worst PMS irritability and multiply it times about a million. That's what this week is like for me, only add in feeling really really super crappy on top of that. Lovely for me and all of those around me. But hey, it's a short week, so at least I've got that going for me!
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Glad your chemo went well and yu got to visit with your friend. I hope you get a chance to REST this week.
I am putting together my Christmas card list, and would love to include you. If you don't mind sending me you regular address, that is. My e-mail is Dclonan48189@hotmail.com
take care,
Deb C.
Christmas cards...I'm impressed!
I sent my address to you via e-mail...thanks for thinking of me!
How's your hair coming in?
i need your address too-please forward. always,d
luv ya sweets! hope to see you this week... but if not, we TOTALLY understand. we are thinking of you and will give you a jingle.
i'll keep ya posted about thursday night. sounds like the weather is going to cooperate again this year!
if i can't make it, i'll be watching it on tv from home counting down with you and watching the fireworks afterward.
all that'll be missing is the annual bed-jumping, the cheap champagne in covered cups, the yummy leftovers back in the room, and of course my beautiful wagner family (gobble, gooble gooble)!
luv to you all,
~k
p.s. - still finishing up the book club leftovers. gotta get the recipe for those bean burgers!
p.p.s. - don't forget the lights for the window.
ha! you know me TOO well! i DID forget till i just read it!! i got "the book" out and am going through it now and laffin my head off! xx00
I just wanted to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you are well enough to enjoy your tradition on the Plaza.
~Heather~
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