Hello friends and family,
Well, 4 days into this 3rd treatment, I still am not having too many bad side effects. My teeth hurt again and my taste buds are off so things taste weird, even drinks. My left hand has been a little numb for a couple days, but it is doing better. Of course my face and ankles are swollen, but that is from the prednisone I have to take for 3 days after my treatment. I also get some at my treatment. That all goes back to normal by the second week which is when my sister arrives, on Thursday.
I finished making a crocheted blanket for my son, I finished it in a week, the fastest I have ever made one. It is quite cold where he is in Milwaukee, so I hope it keeps him warm while he is snuggled up under it.
Now I can go back to making more chemo caps. I have ordered some scarves to use with the scarf chemo cap. When I get them, I will go get more yarn in colors to match them. I am half way through my treatments now and my hair is slowly falling out, getting pretty thin. So I will need to wear these caps and of course, I will need different colors to match my outfits. You all know I am all about the accessories.
I had a good weekend, saw the boys on Saturday. They were all over here as Courtney and Andrea were helping me with a couple things I needed done. Then we had dinner at their house and a movie after. Some Lego movie. The boys are all into legos right now, especially Finn.
Deep cleaned my kitchen today and walked to the Post Office to mail Jake's blanket. This was as much activity as I could stand for the day. I get tired very easily, so will go to bed early tonight. Am waiting for Courtney to stop by on her way home from work to give me my shot. One last one tomorrow and I am done for this treatment.
I am having my full body scan on Wednesday, and I'm seeing my cardiologist, so I will be back then to let you know how things are going. Probably won't know about the scan till next week, I see my oncologist on Monday and he will tell me how it came out. Let's all pray for good news.
Oh, definitely praying, Chris. But also just feeling more of the same...that same theme that we always come back to. God has already shown that he is with you by putting you in the place where you will have comfort...with your daughter and grandbabies. And who knew you were such a talented, resourceful, and artistic craftswoman, with your crochet? Jake will so very much appreciate your gift. And looking forward to more photos of your creations. Take care. Thinking of you. Mary
ReplyDeletePraying for good news now and in the future. Hang in there. Wendy
ReplyDeleteDear Chris, Thank you for sharing your amazing and positive blog. I must say, the title of your new blog is very clever! Tackling this diagnosis
ReplyDeletehead-on is awe inspiring and then using your talents to parlay your fashionista side of things, even better-Brava!
The scarfs weaved through your hats is a great idea and think you a business already in play for other folks wanting to be styling!
Loved the pics of your furry babies; seeing our little niece and nephew was so welcomed. Our hearts and blessings are flowing out to you. Check out
when you have time a great book that Karen Kruse turned me on to -
"Help Thanks Wow"
Thank you for allowing your friends and family to go along this journey with you and cheer you on every step of the way. Continue to inspire Miss Chris! Love to you~ Tammy and Bill
You are sooooo creative, Chris! Know that I'm thinking of you and praying that the chemo does its job. Your positiveness is an example for all of us. Hugs!
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