I guess there is a cumulative effect to chemotherapy...add on another day of not feeling so great for every treatment. It took me until last Thursday to finally come around after my tx on the 12th. Fortunately it was just in time for some wonderful visits with my DeGraff gal pals. It was great to catch up. We then decided since the weather was nice to have an informal open house for Dan's co-workers and our group of friends from Nationwide on Sunday. The turnout was great on a beautiful day. Jack's day didn't turn out so well. While playing football in the backyard attempted a heroic catch and ended up coming down on his knees...on the storm drain! A three hour wait at Children's Urgent Care and 3 stitches later he is fine. It did shut the party down rather quickly though. Lauren is doing great - came home yesterday with news that she was selected as a 2nd grade representative to student council. She had to write a speech and give it in front of her class who then voted. She was so excited.
I did have a chemo treatment yesterday but it was just one drug. I don't anticipate any real problems and look forward to a "normal" week. My continued thanks to all of you for your kind comments, calls, food, prayers and offers of help.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Overwhelmed and speechless
The past week has been filled with so many acts of love and thoughtfulness for me and our family. I am hoping to personally thank everyone but want you all to know how grateful we are for the delicious meals, gift cards, notes, books, and other special gifts. It has been so nice hearing from all of our friends and beloved teachers at Britton and Saddlebrook neighbors ...we miss you all. Our new neighbors and Washington Elem. friends and teachers have been wonderful also. The cards from dear friends in DeGraff are nonstop. And there is the "gang" that left the trail of pumpkins and "heart full of goodies" the other evening. That brought lots of smiles and giggles to everyone. I just want you to know how much we appreciate all of your generosity. It is helping to make this challenging time easier for all of us.
Now on to that "cancer stuff"...
I had a treatment yesterday - the works with a flu shot as a bonus. My lab work was good and I saw my oncologist. Our plan for now is to finish this cycle (#3) and get a CAT scan on the 31st to evaluate how the drugs are working. He may change some drugs according to the results of the scan. That may mean adding another cycle of chemo or two as long as I am tolerating it well. So I guess things are going as expected at this point. I am feeling fine now but anticipate this round hitting me tomorrow evening and keeping me down for Monday and Tuesday. My next treatment (the short one) will be a week from Monday...I changed the dates since the kids don't have school this Friday.
The kids are keeping busy with school and friends. Lauren finishes gymnastics this week and will be going to a Cheerleading Camp on her day off school next week. Jack just has 2 more soccer games. I am sure we will enjoy watching him today in the more fall-like weather that has finally appeared here. Dan has been busy with quarter-end at work, but it hasn't meant too many late nights so far (knock on wood). He has the flexibility of working from home which makes it nice on my post-chemo days...and he loves his new home office. We got to go on a date to the Blue Jacket's game this week which was alot of fun...they won! I am looking forward to visits with my bff's later in the week.
Thank you again for your gifts and keep the thoughts and prayers coming...I can feel them!
Now on to that "cancer stuff"...
I had a treatment yesterday - the works with a flu shot as a bonus. My lab work was good and I saw my oncologist. Our plan for now is to finish this cycle (#3) and get a CAT scan on the 31st to evaluate how the drugs are working. He may change some drugs according to the results of the scan. That may mean adding another cycle of chemo or two as long as I am tolerating it well. So I guess things are going as expected at this point. I am feeling fine now but anticipate this round hitting me tomorrow evening and keeping me down for Monday and Tuesday. My next treatment (the short one) will be a week from Monday...I changed the dates since the kids don't have school this Friday.
The kids are keeping busy with school and friends. Lauren finishes gymnastics this week and will be going to a Cheerleading Camp on her day off school next week. Jack just has 2 more soccer games. I am sure we will enjoy watching him today in the more fall-like weather that has finally appeared here. Dan has been busy with quarter-end at work, but it hasn't meant too many late nights so far (knock on wood). He has the flexibility of working from home which makes it nice on my post-chemo days...and he loves his new home office. We got to go on a date to the Blue Jacket's game this week which was alot of fun...they won! I am looking forward to visits with my bff's later in the week.
Thank you again for your gifts and keep the thoughts and prayers coming...I can feel them!
Monday, October 1, 2007
Look what I made!
Came across this fun make your own video site. http://animoto.com/play/55bbbb9325bf1957d7e2e3d9f675c144
Last Friday's treatment was uneventful...my white blood count (the one that helps fight infection) was really down so I was only given about 1/2 of the dose of chemo I should have gotten. We had a great weekend... the kids were really busy with sleepovers and playdates. The big news here is that Jack's new basketball hoop is up - he loves it and I will post some pictures soon. I have this week off of treatment so I am hoping I have enough energy to accomplish some long overdue "house stuff". Thanks for your continued thoughts, prayers and delicious treats that keep appearing!
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