One week down, 15 to go!

Ok so I thought it was time for me to make a post. I am not nearly as articulate as my sister but I will try. She is the writer in the family, I was always the comedian!  Last week was not a fun week, but not unbearable either. I was sitting one day, I will not share with you where, and it hit me, Mary, with both of you or your girl's pregnancies, you were sick for 9 MONTHS 24/7! During that time in my life I was throwing up and nauseated the WHOLE time! So, I decided that if this is what I have for the next 16 weeks of chemo, this is cake!! I CAN DO THIS!!

Last week I was not social at all. It was hard to answer texts/calls, but they were all greatly appreciated! I had two of the worlds best "babysitters". My sister Julie, and my adorably caring husband Rick. Then, at the end of each day, Ashley, my oldest would stop in to check on ole mom. Amber, my youngest who lives in OR, of course was busy texting me constantly with pictures of my sweet grandson! Did I mention he is the greatest and cutest little thing in the world!

So we are at 1 week down. This week is shaping up to be a good week.  I even made it out of the house 2 days in a row for outings!! Scoff if you must, but THIS was a big deal, hahahaha! After speaking to Dr. Kato on Monday, I realized, I am really sick!  He showed me my white blood counts and they are down there! The Neulasta shot they gave me last week had not kicked in yet as of Monday, but he said that is normal and it should be any time. I Guess I really do need to be careful who/what/where, I do and go. A simple cold could send me down a path that would suck! We have become a "clean" home, Howard Hughes would be proud!

So one week down, 15 to go, and it seems that the week of chemo is my down week, and then the week after I have strength, and feel good. That is still better than pregnancy!!

P.S. I loved all the name ideas you sick crazy people had! This is why we are friends!!! ;o)

Love, and missing my hugs from you all, Mary