http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ0IZ4R6-Ok
Cute video of puppies.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Today's Ramblings
Had a wee bit of a set back last Thursday and Friday with a slight temp and a whole lot of body aches. My white blood cell count had probably dipped and the body aches were most likely from one of the chemos I receive. Started to feel better over the weekend.
I've been busy working with Eddy, doing payroll and trying to keep up with bills. It seems like I need to get as much done as possible while I feel well.
Chemo schedule is 8/7, 8/28 and 9/18. I know it has been said before, but I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THIS IS OVER!!!
That is all for the evening....I am very tired tonight.
Cheryl
I've been busy working with Eddy, doing payroll and trying to keep up with bills. It seems like I need to get as much done as possible while I feel well.
Chemo schedule is 8/7, 8/28 and 9/18. I know it has been said before, but I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL THIS IS OVER!!!
That is all for the evening....I am very tired tonight.
Cheryl
Monday, July 21, 2008
Coming 'round the mountain!
Round 3 wasn't much worse than round 2, thank goodness! I did have a bit of an issue with my vein after I received the infusion on Thursday. Most of the pain is gone and now there is only bruising. The oncology nurse said the vein is irritated. I hope for the next round the nurse can use another spot on my arm or hand. Cross your fingers.
On Friday I had my Neulasta shot and by Friday evening it was "game on". The shot sure makes you ache inside the bones, but Tylenol seems to take the edge off the pain (the big bones hurt like your sternum, thigh bones, pelvis and back). I slept most of Saturday, which I am sure if very good for me. By mid Sunday I was starting to feel more alert, watched the MotoGP race with Eddy and managed to eat the wonderful pasta dinner our neighbors, Bonnie and Jeff, brought over. You can not know how much we appreciate the meals! Thank you.
Three cheers for Eddy! Cooked, cleaned and took care of me like a champ this weekend. I know if Eddy wasn't putting food in front of me, I would not be eating. When nothing sounds good, it is extremely difficult to make yourself something to eat. I count my lucky stars for Eddy everyday!
I was very disappointed that we missed going to MotoGP at Laguna Seca this year because of chemo. We have seats in the Turn 3 Suites and love to be at the races for all of the action. It just wasn't the same watching it on the television.
Time to do a little bit of paperwork, some lunch with my friend Lauren and probably a nap on the deck.
Cheryl
On Friday I had my Neulasta shot and by Friday evening it was "game on". The shot sure makes you ache inside the bones, but Tylenol seems to take the edge off the pain (the big bones hurt like your sternum, thigh bones, pelvis and back). I slept most of Saturday, which I am sure if very good for me. By mid Sunday I was starting to feel more alert, watched the MotoGP race with Eddy and managed to eat the wonderful pasta dinner our neighbors, Bonnie and Jeff, brought over. You can not know how much we appreciate the meals! Thank you.
Three cheers for Eddy! Cooked, cleaned and took care of me like a champ this weekend. I know if Eddy wasn't putting food in front of me, I would not be eating. When nothing sounds good, it is extremely difficult to make yourself something to eat. I count my lucky stars for Eddy everyday!
I was very disappointed that we missed going to MotoGP at Laguna Seca this year because of chemo. We have seats in the Turn 3 Suites and love to be at the races for all of the action. It just wasn't the same watching it on the television.
Time to do a little bit of paperwork, some lunch with my friend Lauren and probably a nap on the deck.
Cheryl
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Round 3 Done
I am half way to the end!!!! Yippy!!!! Only three more rounds of chemo to go. Feeling like I have medicine head this everning so off I go to watch some t.v. with Eddy.
Tomorrow I get the Neulasta shot which will knock me down for a few days. I hope to feel better by Sunday or Monday.
I will post more later.
Cheryl
Tomorrow I get the Neulasta shot which will knock me down for a few days. I hope to feel better by Sunday or Monday.
I will post more later.
Cheryl
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Sunday is for relaxing!
Eddy is in the living room watching MotoGP (for those of you who don't know, international motorcycle racing.....very exciting stuff) and I am sitting in bed with a cup of coffee and the laptop. Lefty, our cat, is sleeping in Eddy's gym bag. Everyone is enjoying Sunday morning! I know by next weekend I will not even want a coffee so I am savoring the one right now.
We picked up Eddy's motorcycle from the shop yesterday and headed to the mall to spend my birthday present from Grandpa Toci. Retail therapy is wonderful! I now have two shirts, one salmon pink and the other turquioise, along with a pair of sandals to match the second shirt. The shirts look fabulous with the opal earrings Eddy gave me for my birthday. I have to say, Eddy is one of the best shoppers! He always gets me great presents and I know Eddy puts a lot of thought into them.
On my birthday we had dinner with our friends Lionel, Jen and Amara at Caffe Lucio. Food was delicious but the best part of the evening was watching Amara eat capellini! Amara does a great job with a fork and even tried to twirl her noodles after seeing her mother do it. What an amazing little girl!
Make sure to enjoy the day!
Cheryl
We picked up Eddy's motorcycle from the shop yesterday and headed to the mall to spend my birthday present from Grandpa Toci. Retail therapy is wonderful! I now have two shirts, one salmon pink and the other turquioise, along with a pair of sandals to match the second shirt. The shirts look fabulous with the opal earrings Eddy gave me for my birthday. I have to say, Eddy is one of the best shoppers! He always gets me great presents and I know Eddy puts a lot of thought into them.
On my birthday we had dinner with our friends Lionel, Jen and Amara at Caffe Lucio. Food was delicious but the best part of the evening was watching Amara eat capellini! Amara does a great job with a fork and even tried to twirl her noodles after seeing her mother do it. What an amazing little girl!
Make sure to enjoy the day!
Cheryl
Friday, July 11, 2008
Hanging in there
I am feeling better each and everyday. The thoughts, good vibes and prayers must be working. White blood cell count was good along with the platelets and red blood cells (means the Neulasta shot that makes me hurt all over is doing its job).
My next round of chemo is on 7/17, which means I will be half way done!!! Yippy!!! I do dread the upcoming treatment and days following but know there is an end in sight. Once the chemo is finished in mid-September, I am doing seven weeks of radiation and hope to be done by the end of December (just in time for our 5th wedding anniversary). Everyone cross your fingers I can pack all treatments into 2008 since I've already met my $2500 deductible and $7500 out of pocket maximum.
Today is my 43rd birthday! Suzanne, my sister, is taking me to lunch for a little celebration. I want to try a new restaurant that opened on Pacific Ave called Khyber Pass (Pakistani food). Eddy and I will probably go out for dinner this evening, not sure where.
Time for me to get back to work! Enjoy the weekend.
Cheryl
My next round of chemo is on 7/17, which means I will be half way done!!! Yippy!!! I do dread the upcoming treatment and days following but know there is an end in sight. Once the chemo is finished in mid-September, I am doing seven weeks of radiation and hope to be done by the end of December (just in time for our 5th wedding anniversary). Everyone cross your fingers I can pack all treatments into 2008 since I've already met my $2500 deductible and $7500 out of pocket maximum.
Today is my 43rd birthday! Suzanne, my sister, is taking me to lunch for a little celebration. I want to try a new restaurant that opened on Pacific Ave called Khyber Pass (Pakistani food). Eddy and I will probably go out for dinner this evening, not sure where.
Time for me to get back to work! Enjoy the weekend.
Cheryl
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Chemo Sucks.....
......but naps are good. I can't seem to make it through the day without one or two "time-outs" on the bed. Falling asleep never felt so good....why do children fight it?
This round of chemo made me very, very tired. I did spend the weekend asleep most of the time or staring off into space. Eddy set up a couch outside on the deck for me so I could enjoy the outdoors while resting. I love being able to watch the birds flying overhead and the wind in the trees.
I've decided not to wear the wig, hats or scarves. Bald is fine with me and Eddy doesn't seem to mind. People aren't looking at me (well, at least when I am looking) and there haven't been any funny comments, so I will continue going "topless".
Time for bed.
Cheryl
This round of chemo made me very, very tired. I did spend the weekend asleep most of the time or staring off into space. Eddy set up a couch outside on the deck for me so I could enjoy the outdoors while resting. I love being able to watch the birds flying overhead and the wind in the trees.
I've decided not to wear the wig, hats or scarves. Bald is fine with me and Eddy doesn't seem to mind. People aren't looking at me (well, at least when I am looking) and there haven't been any funny comments, so I will continue going "topless".
Time for bed.
Cheryl
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