Another Monday...

It is Monday night after my third treatment and I am feeling pretty beat. Treatment went well today. Some of my medications were decreased, because I am feeling pretty good. The steroid that is the anti-nausea and the Neulasta which stimulates white blood cells were both cut in half. Hoping to continue to feel good. My friends came with again, as Clint is in Reno gambling away the kids college money. Barb told me that I got cancer because I drink too much Diet Coke, obviously joking. When we got out my nose had this extreme sunburnt feeling again, which lasted about 15 minutes at the most. Did it last time, too, so I need to remember to ask about that next time. Whoever comes with me next time please remind me! I got some beautiful flowers today from Ma Keller, thank you so very much. They sure do brighten up this house. Having fun with Lisa and the kids. Ruby and Dane fight worse than siblings, it is clear that they are related even if not by blood. Jessie brought some great salads for lunch and we lounged around outside in the sun all afternoon. So far, so good. Having a bit of a hot flash so I am off to find an ice pack! Hair is still hanging in there. Jess told me tonight that my pony tail is getting smaller and smaller so I shouldn't wear it up like that anymore. He wants to pick out a scarf for me to wear. I am ready to start wearing them because the texture of my hair is so off that it is just impossible. Every day is a mediocre hair day! I have really gorgeous scarfs to start showing off! More when it seems relevant.

It is now Wednesday before my third treatment and I am feeling pretty good. The last treatment went as planned. It appeared all my blood tests came back good enough to continue treatment. My friends came with this time. After it was over I did have this very strange burning sensation in my face but it didn't last very long (15 minutes or so). We left for South Dakota right after that. By WEdnesday I was pretty tired and Thursday I was really tired. I don't seem to get nauseous, I just get a really disgusting metalic film in my mouth. By Saturday I was feeling good again, just in time for our trip to be done! Clint is going to Reno with some friends this weekend. My sister Lisa is coming from Washington with her two kids on Saturday. Should be loads of fun. I still have my hair, although it is driving me crazy! It is really thinning and I seem to find it all over the place. I think I am going to get it cut short, see if I can handle the thinning better if the strands coming out aren't so long. The itching in my legs is gone, that is a huge bonus. Otherwise, not much has changed. Take care all.

It has been 10 days since my first treatment and things are going just fine. I get tired, but that is how I have been living for so long that it seems normal to me. I have not had terrible side effects yet. To me, it feels a lot like being pregnant. Not horrible, just kind of blah. My next treatment is on Monday. As soon as it is done, the boys (all 4) and I are heading to Rapid City for Spring Break. We should be back on Saturday the 17th. Probably no updates until after that, so for all of you curious ones out there, you will have to wait. I am feeling strong, still very confident. I have tons of support and I am grateful for you all.