Just noticed I had the date wrong yesterday - sorry.
Resting - Resting - Resting. Only changes I have noticed is my fingers hurt cause it feels like my fingernails are in overdrive growing. They are very long and hard. Going to get Ran to trim them for me. My jaw line and my teeth hurt - what's up with that.
Ran is taking care of me and Ozzie - he is the BEST! HE cooks, he cleans, he does laundry, he hugs and understands. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!!!
Love to you all today -
Marsha
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Saturday, Dec, 30, 2012
I have not been hiding this time just not doing well at all. NO energy or strength at all. I finally gave in and called LRCC. They said come right in. So yesterday I spent 4 1/2 hours getting IV's. Blood work showed white cells down to 500 (they should be at 1500). Dehydration also added to my issues. Unable to be around crowds and no work until maybe Wednesday or Thursday. They also called me in an antibiotic to stop on they way home and start taking immediately. Also call if any fever 100.5 or higher even if during the night. CALL IMMEDIATELY.
So like I said I have just not been doing well. Randy has shortened my leash - he does everything for us. I hate that but I love him for helping me so much.
Will keep you posted.
Marsha
So like I said I have just not been doing well. Randy has shortened my leash - he does everything for us. I hate that but I love him for helping me so much.
Will keep you posted.
Marsha
Monday, December 24, 2012
Christmas Eve, 2012
Merry Christmas to each of you and your family.
We are doing good. Found out yesterday about PAIN and WEAKNESS. I don't have much of any strength and the pain travels throughout my body. It will be in my jaw and then it will travel to my hip and stay there for several minutes. Then it will move to another spot.
I did a little wrapping and then tried to bake some last minute cookie bars. Well the room started to get dark so my wonderful husband put me on the chaise. I started to shiver - he wrapped me in two blankets and I fell asleep and slept for several hours. He finished my baking and kept watch (Ozzie was at my side the whole time too.)
Didn't eat much of anything yesterday. I promised to try and get some protein in today. Have to work till 1:00 today. Don't worry - Randy will be close by I am sure. We have our family party tonight so a nap will be set for this afternoon.
We are so blessed to have each of you, our support team in our lives. Your encouragement and love is so special to each of us. We feel your love and prayers each and every day. May God bless each of you for the ending of 2012 and the new year which lies ahead.
Our Journey Continues Together...
Love - Marsha and Randy
We are doing good. Found out yesterday about PAIN and WEAKNESS. I don't have much of any strength and the pain travels throughout my body. It will be in my jaw and then it will travel to my hip and stay there for several minutes. Then it will move to another spot.
I did a little wrapping and then tried to bake some last minute cookie bars. Well the room started to get dark so my wonderful husband put me on the chaise. I started to shiver - he wrapped me in two blankets and I fell asleep and slept for several hours. He finished my baking and kept watch (Ozzie was at my side the whole time too.)
Didn't eat much of anything yesterday. I promised to try and get some protein in today. Have to work till 1:00 today. Don't worry - Randy will be close by I am sure. We have our family party tonight so a nap will be set for this afternoon.
We are so blessed to have each of you, our support team in our lives. Your encouragement and love is so special to each of us. We feel your love and prayers each and every day. May God bless each of you for the ending of 2012 and the new year which lies ahead.
Our Journey Continues Together...
Love - Marsha and Randy
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Doing good. Had to make one trip to Publix yesterday morning. Went early before crowds. Tired out quickly - thank goodness for a short list to go by. Back home, rested all day. Felt bad about doing that at first but each time I tried to do something I would get shaky so I gave in a stayed in my recliner most of the day.
No major pain or other side effects with my new meds. No this is from answers to all of your prayers for me.
Love you guys and girls out there.
onward...
marsha
No major pain or other side effects with my new meds. No this is from answers to all of your prayers for me.
Love you guys and girls out there.
onward...
marsha
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Closing December 20, 2012
Almost 9:00 and no ill effects from my new meds. Saw Dr Nakka also today and she said all my blood work is looking good. Heart report from yesterdays scan was good.
My little chemo room was already reserved for us with balloons and Happy birthday banner across the front. Everyone was so kind even other patients were stopping and saying happy birthday and encouraging me on my recovery.
I didn't sleep much last night and today I found out it was the steroid (decadron). It keeps you awake.SO tonight I will take a sleeping pill cause I have had 4 of those little pills today and one drip line of it too.
I am wired up to say the least. Think I will get in there to "wrap central" and get all of my gifts wrapped and under the tree.
Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers - we could feel each one all throughout the day.
Much love to you all.
Be blessed I know I am with all of you in my life.
Onward.
My little chemo room was already reserved for us with balloons and Happy birthday banner across the front. Everyone was so kind even other patients were stopping and saying happy birthday and encouraging me on my recovery.
I didn't sleep much last night and today I found out it was the steroid (decadron). It keeps you awake.SO tonight I will take a sleeping pill cause I have had 4 of those little pills today and one drip line of it too.
I am wired up to say the least. Think I will get in there to "wrap central" and get all of my gifts wrapped and under the tree.
Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers - we could feel each one all throughout the day.
Much love to you all.
Be blessed I know I am with all of you in my life.
Onward.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Happy Birthday to US (me and Randy) today.
Not exactly the way we wanted to spend our birthday - at the Cancer Center. But as always we will be together and Chuck will be with us. Already had a birthday call from Isaiah before school.
The heart scan I had yesterday was not painful at all. The Technician was the same one I had when I started my treatments back in September. He is AWESOME. He had to get a vein and I was very upset he could not use the port. But he explained why and he went in the main vein in my wrist. I NEVER FELT the stick at all. I was so happy.
I am still apprehensive about new meds. I started the steroids yesterday. Side-effects are increased appetite, weight gain (do they not know who I work for)lol. The new chemo meds side effects are fatigue, weakness, and pain. Hopefully they won't be too bad.
Time to get myself in gear - I know you all are out there praying for us. We feel your love and support. May God bless each one of you.
Marsha and Randy
Not exactly the way we wanted to spend our birthday - at the Cancer Center. But as always we will be together and Chuck will be with us. Already had a birthday call from Isaiah before school.
The heart scan I had yesterday was not painful at all. The Technician was the same one I had when I started my treatments back in September. He is AWESOME. He had to get a vein and I was very upset he could not use the port. But he explained why and he went in the main vein in my wrist. I NEVER FELT the stick at all. I was so happy.
I am still apprehensive about new meds. I started the steroids yesterday. Side-effects are increased appetite, weight gain (do they not know who I work for)lol. The new chemo meds side effects are fatigue, weakness, and pain. Hopefully they won't be too bad.
Time to get myself in gear - I know you all are out there praying for us. We feel your love and support. May God bless each one of you.
Marsha and Randy
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012
It's another day.
I am feeling good this morning. Ran and I went to bed early and I slept all night. Had some steak and mashed potatoes at Manny's. Yummy is all I can say. Small glass of wine and I was well fed and rested. No thoughts of chemo at all. YEAH!
Still a little concerned about new medicine coming on Thursday but I will not worry about that TODAY!
Staying focused on the moment. And right now my moment is good.
I am feeling good this morning. Ran and I went to bed early and I slept all night. Had some steak and mashed potatoes at Manny's. Yummy is all I can say. Small glass of wine and I was well fed and rested. No thoughts of chemo at all. YEAH!
Still a little concerned about new medicine coming on Thursday but I will not worry about that TODAY!
Staying focused on the moment. And right now my moment is good.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Monday, Dec. 17, 2012
I have again been hiding out. The sadness which has embraced our nation has been a hard thing to overcome. I have not been on my computer or phone. I have not watched TV. I am not trying to hide from the world and stick my head in the sand. I just have not been dealing well with this much sadness.
WE pray for those families and our country.
I have a heart test this Wednesday at 7:00 am to see the effects of chemo on my heart. I start taking new meds after the test to get ready for Phase II treatment on Thursday. I am worried about taking new meds as I am aware of what my other meds were doing to my body. I had made adjustments and knew what to expect each time.
I know you are out there praying for us. THANK YOU so MUCH.
Sending our love to each of you. Have a blessed day.
Marsha
WE pray for those families and our country.
I have a heart test this Wednesday at 7:00 am to see the effects of chemo on my heart. I start taking new meds after the test to get ready for Phase II treatment on Thursday. I am worried about taking new meds as I am aware of what my other meds were doing to my body. I had made adjustments and knew what to expect each time.
I know you are out there praying for us. THANK YOU so MUCH.
Sending our love to each of you. Have a blessed day.
Marsha
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
I have had a very rough week and I think it's FINALLY OVER!!! Yeah!!
Getting my energy level up after a full day of rest on Friday. Randy and I went to watch Isaiah's basketball game last evening. We went to get some bar-b-que (not for me I had chicken (plain). Then Isaiah ask for dessert. This was YES from me - we went to the cookie store. The boys all had cookies - I went across the street to the yogurt shop and had Pumpkin Pie frozen yogurt! YUMMY!!! NO BAD YUCKY FEELING!!
I was a happy woman. Seems that cookies are the same texture as bread to me - YUCKY! Sure do hope this goes away when I am done with my treatments. Some good bread and butter is something I miss.
I do see all of your post/comments so please continue to send them. We love you all out there in my (our) support land.
Have a wonderful weekend. I will continue to REST UP!!
Getting my energy level up after a full day of rest on Friday. Randy and I went to watch Isaiah's basketball game last evening. We went to get some bar-b-que (not for me I had chicken (plain). Then Isaiah ask for dessert. This was YES from me - we went to the cookie store. The boys all had cookies - I went across the street to the yogurt shop and had Pumpkin Pie frozen yogurt! YUMMY!!! NO BAD YUCKY FEELING!!
I was a happy woman. Seems that cookies are the same texture as bread to me - YUCKY! Sure do hope this goes away when I am done with my treatments. Some good bread and butter is something I miss.
I do see all of your post/comments so please continue to send them. We love you all out there in my (our) support land.
Have a wonderful weekend. I will continue to REST UP!!
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
SURPRISE - FLOWERS
I am still feeling the effects of last weeks treatments. Randy to the rescue of my "heart". He surprised me with flowers at work yesterday. He is my HERO.
Today is my last work day of this week. YEAH! Three days off for rest and recovery.
Onward
I am still feeling the effects of last weeks treatments. Randy to the rescue of my "heart". He surprised me with flowers at work yesterday. He is my HERO.
Today is my last work day of this week. YEAH! Three days off for rest and recovery.
Onward
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Tuesday wasn't much better. Felt sick all day and had no energy at all. Worked my shift in Lakeland, then home at 7:30 and off to bed. This is because of all the meds building up in my body. Drinking lots to get them out but it takes longer each time. Then the energy level is bad.
Today is a new day in the journey so here we go again.
Onward!
Today is a new day in the journey so here we go again.
Onward!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 4, 2012
Honestly - not feeling good today at all. I know I did too much yesterday and was very shakey by the end of my day.
I ate a banana yesterday and it actually tasted like a banana. After lunch I tried to eat an apple and it just tasted like celery for all I knew. THAT'S JUST WRONG. Trying to stay positive but today I just don't want anything to eat, drink or do anything.
Morning news talking about bad flu season - scary!!
I love all of you out there - thanks for listening to me whine this morning.
Onward
I ate a banana yesterday and it actually tasted like a banana. After lunch I tried to eat an apple and it just tasted like celery for all I knew. THAT'S JUST WRONG. Trying to stay positive but today I just don't want anything to eat, drink or do anything.
Morning news talking about bad flu season - scary!!
I love all of you out there - thanks for listening to me whine this morning.
Onward
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Sunday, December 6, 2012
Doing OK from treatments. This was the END of PHASE ONE!!! YEAH!!!
Able to do a little Christmas decorating yesterday. Only put out a few things so far. Randy helped me with everything. RESTED the rest of the day.
Starting Phase Two on Dec. 20th. but I do have 4 pills steroids to take the day before. NOT looking forward to taking those drugs. My face is round enough today.
Hey - did I say I have white peach fuzz on top of my little round head. ITS WHITE. Just so it comes back I don't care if it's purple or pink. Hopefully this last treatment won't kill it back off.
Onward we go.
Able to do a little Christmas decorating yesterday. Only put out a few things so far. Randy helped me with everything. RESTED the rest of the day.
Starting Phase Two on Dec. 20th. but I do have 4 pills steroids to take the day before. NOT looking forward to taking those drugs. My face is round enough today.
Hey - did I say I have white peach fuzz on top of my little round head. ITS WHITE. Just so it comes back I don't care if it's purple or pink. Hopefully this last treatment won't kill it back off.
Onward we go.
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