My Chemo Journey . . .
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Hello,
I am happy to say that my platelets bounced back to 133, so no delays in chemo, YEAH!, so I am starting cycle 7. I have been feeling really good after my blood, almost back to normal. Life has settled down since my dad’s funeral and it feels good to get back on a “normal” schedule. I really have nothing else crazy to report, so till next time.
ShariTill next week, Shari. The rest will do you good and may the units of blood give you back your energy.
All my best wishes,
MarionDear Shari, I think a week of being involved with a funeral would bring anyone down. I am wishing for a rousing 30th for you as well.
Well I don’t have much of an off week this week. Since I was so busy last week with my dad’s funeral I wasn’t able to have my hemoglobin checked when I started feeling tired and short of breath. So yesterday I had my hemoglobin checked and of course I was low at 8.9 and my platelets were 43. So here I sit getting 2 units of blood this week. I am looking forward to feeling better after the blood. I finally feel caught up on my sleep and rest after last week. Oh to feel normal again. My only wish is that I feel back to 100 percent by my birthday in July. I turn 30 and want to be able to celebrate properly. I am hoping that my platelets bounce back next week so I don’t have any delays with chemo. Till next week . . . .
ShariShari,
Sorry to hear of your dads passing. You have a great attitude and perspective…keep up your positivity it only adds to your strength. Good luck with round 7!
Tom
Sharimay – So glad this cycle of chemo seems to be going ok for you and that you are able to be with your family for the rest of the week. Wow, you are one of 14! God bless you all. You are a wonderful attitude and I know you will do well. We’re all with you 100% – Be well – Nancy
Hi everybody,
Thank you for your kind words and prayers. I had my second dose of my cycle 6 today and am feeling good. I am going to get fluids and my neulasta shot tomorrow and then head back home (90 minutes away) and spend the rest of the week with my family. I was able to be there and take care of my dad (he was placed on hospice last wednesday) and then able to come back to where I live and have chemo and get things in order and then head back. I am very grateful he passed and I didn’t have to leave him and come back for chemo. Being a nurse I have helped many families say goodbye to their loved ones and have to say that my dad had the most peaceful passing I have ever been a part of. He was a wonderful man and he got what he wanted, to die at his home surrounded by his family. 11 of 14 of us kids were there with him on sunday and were able to say goodbye. I know he now will be able to be there with me during my final chemo cycles and give me the strength to finish them out.
“other” Nancy – I also noticed that with cycle 5 my emotions were in high gear, but I had a really good cry and have to say that now my emotions are back to where they had been, even with my dad’s passing.
Marion – thank you for the e-mail and your kind words. It really does mean the world to me.
I want to share with you a poem I have heard and think it sums it up best.
ShariGod saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered,
“Come to Me”With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away
and although we love you dearly
we could not make you stay.A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best“Other” Nancy – Yes, with fatigue the emotions seem to run rampant. It’s a very difficult time when our loved ones are overwhelmed. Be strong and take care of yourself as well – Nancy
Dear Shari, sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing and to be having to go through that at this time in your life ( but there is never a good time I suppose). What a beautiful cycle of life being born and dying on the farm. I am so glad you were able to spend the weekend at his bedside.
Doug has his second dose of cycle 5 Wednesday so he is one step behind you. The fatigue is hitting him harder now and I find emotions come with that. We look forward to his week off. Go kick some butt tomorrow! I’ll be thinking of you. Hugs.
other NancyOh, Shari – I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad. You appear to have an incredible attitude and that will help you. My thoughts will be with you during your chemo week as well. Take care and keep us posted. Peace – Nancy
Dear Shari, please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your dad. Dad’s are so special and I know he will not only be looking down you he will probably be right by your side.
Hi all,
It has been a long journey thus far, and an even longer weekend. I have spent the weekend at my dad’s bedside saying goodbye. He has been sick for some time and made his final journey home this morning. He was born and died on the family farm. I have my second dose of my 6th cycle tomorrow and will spend the day resting and preparing for the week to come. I am glad he is looking down on me and he will be there to help me through my final cycles of chemo.
ShariHang in there Shari! Sounds like Ben is one cycle ahead of you and you can sure tell the difference on his energy level from when we started. He just has one more cycle to go for now….but all in all he still feels pretty good considering what he’s been through! Think positive thoughts and think about all that camping and the sun!
tom
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