Cumulative Results

Chemo is cumulative. By Saturday afternoon I was feeling like I had been run over by a semi. I did go to the store, but almost turned around twice. I was so tired and so weak, I could hardly stand it. I got a fever later in the day.

Sunday I was coming around a bit. We went to a movie and over to a sister's house in Thornton to pick up a yard implement. That was all I was good for. I noticed a dark spot on my foot, and tried to wipe it off, but it didn't work. Monday, I felt OK, and had a meeting I needed to attend, so went into work a little late. Came home a little early. Had more marks on my foot. Looked like bruising, but didn't really hurt. Tuesday went to work a little late and came home early again.

Wed had to wait for a repairman and called the Dr. office. I was feeling really cruddy, and worried about the large bruises as they can indicate problems. I was also feeling a bit light headed and mildly nauseated. Michael drove me to the Dr. and came home. We had an installation person coming.

I saw the PA and had a mini-meltdown. My counts were OK, not great, but she thought gettingi some fluids would help. I also got a shot to boost my white cell production, and a shot to help boost my platelets. I had another one yesterday and one today. Michael called a good friend of mine at work and asked if she could come over, because he felt badly that he wasn't there and I was in meltdown mode. That was really nice and meant a lot to me.

I think it's all helping. I slept 6 hours yesterday afternoon, and felt good enough to eat and go to the store. Today I feel pretty good. My sisters and brother are coming over this afternoon to help us with some chores around the house. I love my family and am so grateful to have them.

The weekend should be pretty laid back, and hopefully I'll have a few good days before round 5 begins next Thursday.