the third treatment is done. yeah and yuck. This time I think the thrush is as bad as it has been. YUCK and OUCH!
I didn't get to see the doctor at my appointment. Had to see the PA. My CAT scan will be scheduled for the Monday or Tuesday before my next treatment. Then they will have the results when I see the doctor . I see the doctor before every treatment.
The third treatment went okay. I was home an hour earlier than any other treatment day. The morning was a waiting game but some how my nurse kicked it in gear for the pm, I'm still shooting for the 4 hours they said it would take. This appointment I was there at 9and left at 330.
The weekend and this morning has been in laying position either with layers of blankets on my in a lawn chair in the sunshine or just on the couch or bed. Energy is hard to come by for some reason this time it seems.
Thank you for all the cards, prayers, surprises, and thoughts. I need and love them all.
Pray for spring!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
7 Good Days
Here's hoping the next 7 days are the best 7 days before my next treatment. The weather is trying to cooperate with every one's attitude. I'm feeling a lot better than the last posting I made. Saturday I started feeling better and everyday has been better since. I went to work the last three days for 1/2 day. Today I stayed home due to exhaustion. Lots of naps are needed to keep the energy up.
We have joined the Gilda's Club about a month ago. It is a beautiful house, with a lot of things going on.It has been a good thing for all of us. We have not been to any Laughfest events yet.
This next treatment I have will be number 3. I think the doctor will schedule a C.A.T. scan after this treatment to see if there has been progress on the tumors. After we receive the results we will decide if we continue on with this drug, change drugs or maybe even discontinue drugs because of phenomenal results! I will pray for that.
We are going to Washington DC the first week of APRIL. Thankfully with permission from the doctor back in January. Since we had bought tickets prior to my diagnosis . Thankfully spring break falls after a treatment week. We will be staying with Paul's brother Van in D.C. and I just found it will be Cherry blossom festival. Ohhh how pretty that will be.
Thank you for all your prayers and support.
Kelly
As a child my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it.
Buddy Hackett
We have joined the Gilda's Club about a month ago. It is a beautiful house, with a lot of things going on.It has been a good thing for all of us. We have not been to any Laughfest events yet.
This next treatment I have will be number 3. I think the doctor will schedule a C.A.T. scan after this treatment to see if there has been progress on the tumors. After we receive the results we will decide if we continue on with this drug, change drugs or maybe even discontinue drugs because of phenomenal results! I will pray for that.
We are going to Washington DC the first week of APRIL. Thankfully with permission from the doctor back in January. Since we had bought tickets prior to my diagnosis . Thankfully spring break falls after a treatment week. We will be staying with Paul's brother Van in D.C. and I just found it will be Cherry blossom festival. Ohhh how pretty that will be.
Thank you for all your prayers and support.
Kelly
As a child my family's menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it.
Buddy Hackett
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Paying for it
Wow! I had the best 5 days after chemo ever! The new meds really worked. BANG! Not so fast Kelly.
I was feeling good enough to make my birthday treat for my work family and Paul drove me out there to share it with them. I was tired but otherwise still thought I felt good. Getting out of the house was huge. After we left my work we went to a store to buy a new pillow for myself. New Pillow is understatement for the item I was using for what is called a pillow. Came home and took a nap. I still think I felt okay on Tuesday evening. When I woke up Wednesday I was really tired. By the time lunch time came around I was freezing and nauseated. I thought maybe I needed to eat something and that did help. I even ate a little something before taking off for ash Wednesday mass. Going to church probably wasn't the best idea. By the time we got home I turned the space heater on left my winter jacket on and my hat. Still freezing. Took my nausea meds and went to bed after a warm and fuzzy blanket was delivered to me. Now I have several bouts of diarrhea and chills off and on. I want to eat but everything is going through me so fast. Paul is working today and the kids are at school. Maybe I'll go soak in Epsom salts. AHHHHH. Moral of story don't take more than you can chew? I thought I could chew that much. Today is a new day with snow flakes falling every which way from the sky. Did I hear 50's for the 8 day forecast! YIPPPEEEEE,
It's been pretty quiet at my house. Not very many texts this week. Hint Hint.
Pray for sun and spring time.
and healing of course
Peace my friends
Kelly
I was feeling good enough to make my birthday treat for my work family and Paul drove me out there to share it with them. I was tired but otherwise still thought I felt good. Getting out of the house was huge. After we left my work we went to a store to buy a new pillow for myself. New Pillow is understatement for the item I was using for what is called a pillow. Came home and took a nap. I still think I felt okay on Tuesday evening. When I woke up Wednesday I was really tired. By the time lunch time came around I was freezing and nauseated. I thought maybe I needed to eat something and that did help. I even ate a little something before taking off for ash Wednesday mass. Going to church probably wasn't the best idea. By the time we got home I turned the space heater on left my winter jacket on and my hat. Still freezing. Took my nausea meds and went to bed after a warm and fuzzy blanket was delivered to me. Now I have several bouts of diarrhea and chills off and on. I want to eat but everything is going through me so fast. Paul is working today and the kids are at school. Maybe I'll go soak in Epsom salts. AHHHHH. Moral of story don't take more than you can chew? I thought I could chew that much. Today is a new day with snow flakes falling every which way from the sky. Did I hear 50's for the 8 day forecast! YIPPPEEEEE,
It's been pretty quiet at my house. Not very many texts this week. Hint Hint.
Pray for sun and spring time.
and healing of course
Peace my friends
Kelly
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Treatment #2
Thursday MARCH 3 was my second treatment. The day before my birthday. Better than on my birthday I guess. Anyway it was a day just like all the other days. LONG! I saw the doctor before my treatment and was able to complain about all my symptoms that I could remember after my first treatment. You all are saying write them down Kelly. Well mothers, I did but I forgot my paper at home on the counter right where I would remember it.You've been there before right? Anyway for the symptoms I could remember I was able to get prescriptions for and some they gave me right in my IV.
My hair was falling out in the shower, and blowing out of my scalp when I blew dry it for two days so I shaved it myself. Well I used a #2 and now in the shower and all over the bathroom after blowing drying my hair so I'm not freezing I have all this short hair all over. Now I know why I had it shaved before it started to fall out in 2007.
I'm feeling more alive today. Kids are helping with picking up and getting there chores done and I'm able to tell them what they need to do instead of everyone doing nothing. I'm sure they love me for that. Paul is working this weekend. I don't like things to get far behind when he's working cause then that's more he has to do when he is not working.
Thank you to all of you who call,text, or send a card. It sure does brighten my days.
To my work family, I don't know what to say. You are amazing, thoughtful,caring individuals. We are blessed to be a part of your family. A thank you seems so small to say. But Thank You from the bottom of our hearts.
And everyone else that is bringing dinner over and driving me to my treatments, bless you too. Everything everyone is doing is so helpful no matter how big or small.
In all this madness of the world it is wonderful to know there are wonderful individuals still alive today. I am blessed to know a ton of them.
Thank you family and friends.
Love you all
Kelly
and the Anglim Family
The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love-Hubert H. Humphrey
My hair was falling out in the shower, and blowing out of my scalp when I blew dry it for two days so I shaved it myself. Well I used a #2 and now in the shower and all over the bathroom after blowing drying my hair so I'm not freezing I have all this short hair all over. Now I know why I had it shaved before it started to fall out in 2007.
I'm feeling more alive today. Kids are helping with picking up and getting there chores done and I'm able to tell them what they need to do instead of everyone doing nothing. I'm sure they love me for that. Paul is working this weekend. I don't like things to get far behind when he's working cause then that's more he has to do when he is not working.
Thank you to all of you who call,text, or send a card. It sure does brighten my days.
To my work family, I don't know what to say. You are amazing, thoughtful,caring individuals. We are blessed to be a part of your family. A thank you seems so small to say. But Thank You from the bottom of our hearts.
And everyone else that is bringing dinner over and driving me to my treatments, bless you too. Everything everyone is doing is so helpful no matter how big or small.
In all this madness of the world it is wonderful to know there are wonderful individuals still alive today. I am blessed to know a ton of them.
Thank you family and friends.
Love you all
Kelly
and the Anglim Family
The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love-Hubert H. Humphrey
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