Sitting here getting treatment with my warm blanket and turkey sandwich. They treat us patients well here at Swedish. I met with the radiologist this week, a wonderful doc named Astrid Morris. She has FIVE kids – two sets of twins and a 18 mo old. Made me feel exhausted just hearing about it. We made the decision that I should go through the full round of radiation – every day of the week for 6.5 weeks. I’m bummed, but not surprised. It came down to the size of the cancer in my lymph node…it was just too big to rule out that more isn’t hiding out in my lymph system. So I’ll start radiation on 11/28, 2 weeks after I finish chemo. Besides being inconvenient driving up to Swedish every day and some minor lung damage (?!) it’s not supposed to be bad at all.
I also have made the decision to take some time off work. I was really struggling with exhaustion and not having any energy for Desmond or Brian. So yesterday was my last day until Nov. 28th. It’s hard to be away from my work family and the job I love…but ultimately it’s the right choice for my health and my family. I had a great send off from my team yesterday and Amy sent me home with a big bag of homemade meals (and rice chex treats – a way more delish twist on rice crispies!).
So the next 7 weeks will be filled with yoga, naps and the occasional days where I keep Desmond home from daycare. Radiation will be done mid-Jan so I’ll celebrate my 42nd bday cancer free!!
Big shout out to Michelle R and family for the basket full of delish food and wine, and Colleen for the amazing lasagna last night. Hugs and kittens to you all!
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