A Quick Update

I had Katie get me the laptop so that I could quickly blog in between the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly. I know our families are traveling and I want to keep them up-to-date. Please excuse the typo's. My brain is a bit fuzzy.

Yesterday, wasn't so bad until Jim gave me my Neupogen injection. Within an hour the headache began. The pain in around my temples, and it really hurts around my teeth and jaw (so weird). I was up and down most of the night because of the steroids. I woke up around 5:40 am very sick to my stomach and with a raging headache. Took my meds and it took about an hour to get both under control.

My rash hasn't been so bad this time so I decided not to take Benadryl unless it starts to itch. I'm trying to eat very small portions more during the day to help just keep something in my stomach. I remember Deena Favre said when you recover from your chemo treatment you just graze through the kitchen. Right now it seems like it is helping. I've also learned that ice chips help with the nausea too. It's Sunday and Monday that have been the worst in the past treatments, so hopefully these little things I'm trying will help on those days too.

I sent Jim off to Matthew's 7 on 7 football tournament in Mission Viejo today. It wasn't easy talking him into this. I had him get all my meals together so I could easily heat them up. I have Katelynn checking on me every so often and I arranged for three close "sitters" in case I get really bad. He does not like leaving me, but I told him the next three days are critical for him to be here with me, and I wanted Matt to have his dad's support on the field.

The candle has been a really neat idea. I would encourage it for other women after each chemo treatment. I'm not sure why it's comforting, but it is. Maybe it's just a reminder that it will be over soon. I do blow it out during the night though. I'm too nervous that something might happen while I'm sleeping. I just make sure I light it the first thing when I get up.

My mattress pad has really helped me get some good rest during this treatment, which I'm so thankful for. Little things help.

I continue to thank you for your prayers, your love, and all the support you have given my family and I. None of these things will ever be forgotten. Don't stop...the hardest days are ahead.

My heart is filled with love for all of you.