Chemo week #3

Sunday, 4/7  Mary had a good week off.  I was thinking today how hard the Sundays before Chemo have to be for Mary.  She is feeling so well, but knows what is in store for her in the week to come.  She knows she has to get up tomorrow and start this new week not knowing how she is going to be feeling for the next 4, 5, or 6 days.

Monday, 4/8  Chemo Day.  It was an early one today.  Rick was off work and was able to go with her.  They got the "corner office" for her treatment.  (the best seat in the house)  It went pretty much the same as the last treatment.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday were rough days for her.  (I got in to town on Tuesday.)  She has been having an upset stomach and has been very tired needing a nap in the afternoon and going to bed early in the evening.  Thursday night she did stay up a bit later, but her stomach still wasn't feeling great.

Friday she felt a bit better as far as her energy, but her stomach issues were still giving her problems.  She finally decided to give the Doctor a call and see if there was something they could do.  She got a new prescription so hopefully her upset stomach will be on the mend soon.
I was hoping by the end of the week she would be feeling like going for Happy Hour to our favorite patio, but she wasn't quite up to it.  So, I decided to bring it to her.  We had Kona Grill on her patio, complete with "faux-tinis" (water shaken with ice and lemon) sitting on her patio by her pool.  The weather was awesome, and the food tasted great.  It really was a "happy" hour.

Saturday, 4/13  Mary woke up feeling a bit better.  Hoping today will be a good one for her.  5 days since Chemo and with the new meds for her stomach - I'm hoping she is making the turn for her good week.

I'm leaving to go home today and won't be able to come back for a few weeks.  I hate not being here to help out around the house, but I know she will be in good hands while I can't be here.  Rick is awesome.  She has her BFF coming in to town next week to see her.  Rick's sister is coming to stay for her Chemo week#4.  She has so many people that care about her.  She loves the cards, and she has gotten some beautiful flowers from good friends, too.  All very much appreciated!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  Keep the good thoughts coming, and don't forget to make her laugh.  If you know Mary, laughter truly is the best medicine!