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Hello friends.  You would think five months after my diagnosis thoughts of me and my cancer would fade from friends’ minds.  But the love, caring and generosity just continues to pour in.  From ongoing notes of encouragement (Beth B.’s weekly card, Lori & Jim’s cards that always make me laugh, notes from long lost friends … Continue reading »

I’m curled up on the couch in a warm comfy blanket as the rain beats down outside.  I’m using up my last vacation day of the year (our vacation starts over in October) and it is the perfect day for relaxing and watching movies under a warm blanket.  And it’s always a fantastic day when … Continue reading »

Well I’m officially halfway done with chemo.  Just 8 more treatments left.  Couldn’t come fast enough for me, let me tell ya.  I’m TIRED of chemo.  I’m tired of being bald.  I’m tired of being tired and having no energy.  I’m tired of taking 9 pills a day and getting shots.  I keep reminding myself … Continue reading »

Sorry for the radio silence, I hate when I neglect my blog.  Things are going okay although I’m definitely starting to feel more tired.  After 7 treatments (8th on Friday), the fatigue is setting in.  I can’t imagine how tired I’ll be after all 16 treatments.  On the one hand I only have 9 treatments to go….on … Continue reading »

Well this Taxol is treating me all right!  I was a bit nauseated Sunday and Monday…and definitely very tired.  But compared to the red devil…this is MUCH better.  I took it easy this past weekend and Brian (as always) made sure I got lots of rest and didn’t have to chase Desmond around too much. … Continue reading »

Hi friends and family!  Today was my first Taxol chemo treatment. First up was my usual blood tests.  My white blood count was 10.2!!  An all time high (even higher than before I started chemo).  Unfortunately my red blood count has taken a beating and it’s really low.  Which means I’m anemic and totally explains … Continue reading »

I just got back from a wonderful 3 days down in LA.  I went down with Colleen and our friend from Chicago, Kimberly.  We had a fantastic time, full of sunning ourselves pool side, shopping, dinners out and we even went dancing (ok, I only danced to two songs – but still)!  It was such … Continue reading »

Hi friends.  Well I had my blood test yesterday and had an EXTREMELY low white blood cell count.  It was at .5 (less than a 1).  My other levels looked alright and I don’t have a fever or show any signs of sickness, so they let me go home.  Otherwise if I had a fever … Continue reading »

I’m sitting here at Swedish (or the spa-spital as Kim calls itYt) with my reclined comfy chair and warm blankets. Second day of fluids and anti-nausea meds which should help with the normal sickness this week. And after this week I should have very little if no nausea. Whoop! I had a pretty nasty bout … Continue reading »

I am officially done with my first round of chemo! Yippee! About 9 or 10 days of feeling crappy, and then no more!! I start my taxol chemo on 8/26. That will be every week through 11/11/11. What a cool date to finish chemo, right? Everyone assures me Taxol is waaaaay better than the red … Continue reading »