Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Finally
I finally made it up to the mountain for a few runs with Sander last night. It was nice and warm (when we started) and very fun. We only took 3 runs which was the perfect number. Sander was very proud that he only fell once on the last one and wants to go back every night. We'll see.... don't know about every night but definitely feel like some Spring skiing will be good for the soul and body if the weather stays nice.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Still Kickin'
Still here, still kickin'.... 6 chemo treatments down and 2 to go. All scheduled and will be done before you know it. I was just thinking again today how it's good for me to be going through all this work, kids, and a hectic house. No time to sit and dwell on the disease and treatment.
Vacation week last week for the kids. Phoebe had a busy social schedule. Sander had a couple play dates then came down with 103 fever. Chemo was pretty uneventful on Thursday. I had a half dose of Benedryl after asking for no Benedryl. I didn't like at the last appointment (1st Taxol.) The Benedryl made me sleepy/groggy for the full day. I was much better this time with half dose. Friday I worked half day then went early for the Neulasta shot. A snow storm was rolling in and I didn't want to get caught in it. We were pretty low key Friday night and Saturday. I did a bit of cleaning around the house and catered to a sick kid. Made a couple clean spots while cleaning. Cool.
Last night I'd run out of sleeping pills so tried to make do without. I lay in bed until 3ish just trying to rest. Being happy in bed. Resting. Synchronizing my breathing with Greta (our german shepherd who sleeps next to my bed.) I slept soundly from about 3-7 AM. I woke Phoebe up at 7 to finish some homework for school tomorrow. Evil Mom. We only had all week to get it done. She was getting picked up at 9 AM for the water park. She'd come in at midnight from a birthday outing in Boston. She wasn't overly happy with being woken early. I cleaned her room while she worked on homework. Once she was out the door Sander and I checked out the movie times. We made some popcorn to smuggle in to the theater and were out the door.
I've been taking Ibuprofen still for pain. Picked up a new script of sleeping pills. I may try to go without on weekends but feel like I still need them on work nights. Scary to be driving around these snowy New England roads with no sleep. My Mom has been having sympathy sleepless nights. Funny that when I don't sleep she hasn't either and visa versa. We're in sync.
Sander and I visited with Mom and sisters, Linda & Sue, this afternoon after our movie and ice cream. Sue had brought some wonderful food for dinner. (So happy to have my appetite back!) Linda pulled it all together while Sander, Mom, Sue & I played dominos. Fun day all in all. Now we're back home and waiting for Phoebe to be dropped off. I think we all need an early night. Back to school tomorrow.
Vacation week last week for the kids. Phoebe had a busy social schedule. Sander had a couple play dates then came down with 103 fever. Chemo was pretty uneventful on Thursday. I had a half dose of Benedryl after asking for no Benedryl. I didn't like at the last appointment (1st Taxol.) The Benedryl made me sleepy/groggy for the full day. I was much better this time with half dose. Friday I worked half day then went early for the Neulasta shot. A snow storm was rolling in and I didn't want to get caught in it. We were pretty low key Friday night and Saturday. I did a bit of cleaning around the house and catered to a sick kid. Made a couple clean spots while cleaning. Cool.
Last night I'd run out of sleeping pills so tried to make do without. I lay in bed until 3ish just trying to rest. Being happy in bed. Resting. Synchronizing my breathing with Greta (our german shepherd who sleeps next to my bed.) I slept soundly from about 3-7 AM. I woke Phoebe up at 7 to finish some homework for school tomorrow. Evil Mom. We only had all week to get it done. She was getting picked up at 9 AM for the water park. She'd come in at midnight from a birthday outing in Boston. She wasn't overly happy with being woken early. I cleaned her room while she worked on homework. Once she was out the door Sander and I checked out the movie times. We made some popcorn to smuggle in to the theater and were out the door.
I've been taking Ibuprofen still for pain. Picked up a new script of sleeping pills. I may try to go without on weekends but feel like I still need them on work nights. Scary to be driving around these snowy New England roads with no sleep. My Mom has been having sympathy sleepless nights. Funny that when I don't sleep she hasn't either and visa versa. We're in sync.
Sander and I visited with Mom and sisters, Linda & Sue, this afternoon after our movie and ice cream. Sue had brought some wonderful food for dinner. (So happy to have my appetite back!) Linda pulled it all together while Sander, Mom, Sue & I played dominos. Fun day all in all. Now we're back home and waiting for Phoebe to be dropped off. I think we all need an early night. Back to school tomorrow.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Another Quiet Weekend
Quiet days here in the Mellor house which is a good. I worked a full week last week (think I mentioned that already) and had a girl scout meeting on Friday night. Saturday I drove Sander to a friends house for an overnight then had a pretty quiet day. Phoebe made dinner for James and I choosing an amazing "Dream Dinner" gifted to us by the Garcia family (thank you again for the freezer full!!!) then went next door to babysit for the neighbors. James and I watched "Thank You for Smoking", funny movie I'd picked up at the library. Today was quiet as well. Hung out around the house then went to pick Sander back up from the sleep over. Now I'm contemplating what's best on plate for tonight's dinner.
My eyes and nose have still been fairly weepy. What's up with that? Supposed to have stopped by now I think. My eyebrows are looking very thin and most of the lashes are toast. Although I have people congratulating me on having any brows left at all so I shouldn't complain too much. This Thursday I go for chemo #6, # 7 is already scheduled, and I make the appointment for #8. It'll be the end of scheduling chemo appointments hopefully forever. Sweet.
I was actually going to run up to the Mountain tonight, seriously, but when I swung by to check it out on the way home from pick up of Sander there were massive lines, full parking lots, and freezing rain just hitting my windshield. Ah well, wasn't meant to be... tonight... the season's not over yet.
My eyes and nose have still been fairly weepy. What's up with that? Supposed to have stopped by now I think. My eyebrows are looking very thin and most of the lashes are toast. Although I have people congratulating me on having any brows left at all so I shouldn't complain too much. This Thursday I go for chemo #6, # 7 is already scheduled, and I make the appointment for #8. It'll be the end of scheduling chemo appointments hopefully forever. Sweet.
I was actually going to run up to the Mountain tonight, seriously, but when I swung by to check it out on the way home from pick up of Sander there were massive lines, full parking lots, and freezing rain just hitting my windshield. Ah well, wasn't meant to be... tonight... the season's not over yet.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Working away....
Hi, Sorry about not posting. Feeling well from taxol, been working and the days got away from me. I didn't have the severe exhaustion on the Monday after as I'd had from the AC (first four chemo sessions) just a bit tired at the end of each day. I was pretty low key on the weekend. Can't recall exactly what I'd done but don't think it was anything huge. I felt good on Monday so drove myself in to work. I wasn't 100% but was some kind of presence in the office. Worked again yesterday and today and tomorrow and Friday. An actual full week, amazing! No severe bone, muscle, or joint pain. I took Ibuprofen as recommended over the weekend just in case. No need for anti-nausea meds. No tingling or numbing in hands and feet. I've been told it might be cumulative so may experience some of this with the next few chemo sessions. Crossing fingers NOT. I'll try to post with something more exciting soon but right now just feel like I'm plodding along. Counting down until it's all over.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Taxol #1, Chemo #5....
5 down and 3 to go. Hurrah. Taxol makes for a long day. Arrived with Mom at the hosp a bit after 8:30 AM. Waiting room..... Didn't get port tapped until 9:30 AM. Waiting room..... Saw NP for quick check-up. Waiting room..... Back in chemo cubby a bit before 11 AM. Wait in cubby..... Pre-chemo meds given a bit before noon. Taxol drip started a bit after noon. 3 hour drip!
You get benedryl as part of the pre-chemo med mix. It made me feel very sleepy. I'm still feeling tired now but think it is a combination of chemo and long day. Mom went to cafeteria in AM and for coffee. I asked for hot choc. She bought it and had added some cream. Yum. Slept for an hour. Then, Mom went back to cafeteria for soup. Chicken noodle with a nice big piece of bread and butter. Yum again. Lots of water during chemo to flush out the chemicals. Kinda defeats the purpose of getting the drugs dripped in if you immediately flush them away but what the heck, it's what they tell you to do. So I had to pee every 15 minutes. Bit of a pain when you're dragging around a huge IV pole.
Home again now. Drinking a mix of water, lemon juice, and ultra-good-for-me-green-tea-extract that my pal Loan set me up with. Helping to get rid of all the nasty chemo toxins and keep me healthy and strong. I've been trying to be good and add this to my water after chemo. She also dropped by some chix soup and chili just today. Fabulous. Chili in the freezer and chix soup cooking up for dinner tonight. With a piece of Themia's spinach pie (hoarded in the freezer from previous gift) added to the mix it's a perfect dinner. My appetite it good right now. I've been told that nausea could still present itself with taxol so have been told to take zofran tonight, tomorrow AM, tomorrow PM and see how it goes.
The NP also wants me to take rounds of ibuprofen 3X day starting Sat. Deep bone ache can be a problem and she's wondering if I'm going to be affected because I have continuing deep ache w/surgical glitch side. I'm happy to take just in case.... certainly don't need more deep bone ache.
All for now. Thanks for the birthday greetings! It was a nice day and as I said in comment section am hoping it'll be an even better birthday year. All up from here! xox Beth
You get benedryl as part of the pre-chemo med mix. It made me feel very sleepy. I'm still feeling tired now but think it is a combination of chemo and long day. Mom went to cafeteria in AM and for coffee. I asked for hot choc. She bought it and had added some cream. Yum. Slept for an hour. Then, Mom went back to cafeteria for soup. Chicken noodle with a nice big piece of bread and butter. Yum again. Lots of water during chemo to flush out the chemicals. Kinda defeats the purpose of getting the drugs dripped in if you immediately flush them away but what the heck, it's what they tell you to do. So I had to pee every 15 minutes. Bit of a pain when you're dragging around a huge IV pole.
Home again now. Drinking a mix of water, lemon juice, and ultra-good-for-me-green-tea-extract that my pal Loan set me up with. Helping to get rid of all the nasty chemo toxins and keep me healthy and strong. I've been trying to be good and add this to my water after chemo. She also dropped by some chix soup and chili just today. Fabulous. Chili in the freezer and chix soup cooking up for dinner tonight. With a piece of Themia's spinach pie (hoarded in the freezer from previous gift) added to the mix it's a perfect dinner. My appetite it good right now. I've been told that nausea could still present itself with taxol so have been told to take zofran tonight, tomorrow AM, tomorrow PM and see how it goes.
The NP also wants me to take rounds of ibuprofen 3X day starting Sat. Deep bone ache can be a problem and she's wondering if I'm going to be affected because I have continuing deep ache w/surgical glitch side. I'm happy to take just in case.... certainly don't need more deep bone ache.
All for now. Thanks for the birthday greetings! It was a nice day and as I said in comment section am hoping it'll be an even better birthday year. All up from here! xox Beth
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Happy Birthday to Beth!
Hi, it's Lisa sneaking into Beth's blog to wish her a very happy birthday and to encourage all her friends and family to do the same. Love you Beth!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Road Trip
Taking the kids and Mom on a road trip today to see sister Sue in Boston. We're contemplating the Science Museum, Garment District then dinner out. I'm feeling pretty good this AM so hope my energy will last the day. I'll be stealth in my wig. Looking forward to a fun day out and about.
The previous week went well after my low day on Monday. Each day was better than the last. Tues low energy but able to go to work. Wed bit better. Thurs and Fri fairly normal days. I should be fine through my next treatment on Thursday then we'll see what the new drug brings. My eyes are still a bit watery but I can use liner and mascara (on what's left of lashes) on the top lid so still able to look slightly girly.
My head feels good shaved. It makes sleeping nice. No sticking to pillow and head can stay cool if needed without the hat.
All for now. Off to wake the masses.... Enjoy your day!
The previous week went well after my low day on Monday. Each day was better than the last. Tues low energy but able to go to work. Wed bit better. Thurs and Fri fairly normal days. I should be fine through my next treatment on Thursday then we'll see what the new drug brings. My eyes are still a bit watery but I can use liner and mascara (on what's left of lashes) on the top lid so still able to look slightly girly.
My head feels good shaved. It makes sleeping nice. No sticking to pillow and head can stay cool if needed without the hat.
All for now. Off to wake the masses.... Enjoy your day!
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