FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2006 10:51 PM, CDT
Hello there!
In case you were wondering what has been going on in my world...
The chemo aftermath this time was not too bad. I certainly wasn't feeling 100%, but I felt much better than I have before. I have learned that chemo is unpredictable like that—one time you might be sick as a dog and the next time not so much. I am still rolling with the punches and know that God will not give me anything I cannot handle. I’m not saying that I don’t struggle at all. But, when I stop and look at the whole picture I know that I will be better from all of this.
In the meantime, I am feeling a little bit like Pinocchio these days. I just can’t wait to be a real girl! Lately, it has become a little more challenging for me to “look like a person” each day. I have had to contend with wigs and scarves in the heat of the summer in some of the hottest places in Texas (not the best for hot flashes). I am getting a little better at gluing on eyelashes, sometimes only after several attempts and a few mild swear words. I am still working on learning to draw things onto my face that are no longer there. I used to think that I was a pretty good artist, but this has been a little tricky! I just don't want to look like I am sick.
This makes me even more psyched for the end of this chemo. I am excited that I will have conquered this thing that seemed so big and scary back in May and that I will be able to move to the next chapter in my life. I’m not sure what is up ahead, but I know that God has a path charted for me and I will continue to hold on for the ride.
Mom has been with us this week in San Angelo, taking care of me and giving Jared a chance to stay busy with work. Yesterday was the first day that I felt good enough to get out and about and we went and painted pottery at a really neat place here in town. Mom painted a really pretty tray and I painted an ovarian cancer awareness ribbon with a teal camouflage design on it.
Jared is refereeing a football game tonight, but should be home soon and we are sitting on the back patio enjoying a nice evening. The weather is just starting to get cooler here and the nights are quite pleasant.
Mom and I are headed back to Mission on Sunday or Monday. We will stay there until my next and final chemo in October.
I think that is about all the news I have for you now. As always, thank you all for marching along with me.
Love & blessings,
Heather
Friday, September 29, 2006
Friday, September 22, 2006
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2006
Hi there!
I am in the chemo clinic right now and we are hoping to be out of here by 6pm. This might just be the first time the sun is still up when we leave!
I had some problems with my port again that were very similar to those I had before. We had to go through several different procedures before we could get it working right. It is a scary experience for me and does not do such a great job of keeping me calm (or my blood pressure down)!
So far everything has been going pretty smoothly with this chemo treatment, except for some very intense hot flashes. They tend to get worse during during chemo and after each round. I did have to have a magnesium infusion once again because my blood results showed another deficiency. I have been having some problems in taking my magnesium pills regularly because they are very large, chalky, and hard to swallow (especially when I am already feeling a bit nauseous). We are going to start hunting for some magnesium gel-caps and I think those might do the trick!
My last round of chemo will likely take place on October 13, just two days before my 27th birthday. What a wonderful birthday present to be able to be finished with chemo!
We are making our way to San Angelo for my recovery this time and Mom is coming back with us to help take care of me. We will spend about a week there and then she and I will drive down to Mission.
I will keep you posted as I recover from round 5 of chemo. Each day is just one step closer to chemo being a thing of my past and I just cannot wait! I know that I have been able to positively get through this experience because God has been protecting me and my family, the prayers have been going, and the love has been flowing. As always, thanks for marching along with me and I will continue to keep you posted!
Love & blessings,Heather
Hi there!
I am in the chemo clinic right now and we are hoping to be out of here by 6pm. This might just be the first time the sun is still up when we leave!
I had some problems with my port again that were very similar to those I had before. We had to go through several different procedures before we could get it working right. It is a scary experience for me and does not do such a great job of keeping me calm (or my blood pressure down)!
So far everything has been going pretty smoothly with this chemo treatment, except for some very intense hot flashes. They tend to get worse during during chemo and after each round. I did have to have a magnesium infusion once again because my blood results showed another deficiency. I have been having some problems in taking my magnesium pills regularly because they are very large, chalky, and hard to swallow (especially when I am already feeling a bit nauseous). We are going to start hunting for some magnesium gel-caps and I think those might do the trick!
My last round of chemo will likely take place on October 13, just two days before my 27th birthday. What a wonderful birthday present to be able to be finished with chemo!
We are making our way to San Angelo for my recovery this time and Mom is coming back with us to help take care of me. We will spend about a week there and then she and I will drive down to Mission.
I will keep you posted as I recover from round 5 of chemo. Each day is just one step closer to chemo being a thing of my past and I just cannot wait! I know that I have been able to positively get through this experience because God has been protecting me and my family, the prayers have been going, and the love has been flowing. As always, thanks for marching along with me and I will continue to keep you posted!
Love & blessings,Heather
Thursday, September 21, 2006
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
Howdy folks!
I am sitting in the waiting room at MD. I just had my blood drawn (eek) and I am supposed to see my doctor in just a little bit. I was scheduled to have chemo #5 today, but it got moved to tomorrow morning at 8:30am because it would have run too late if we did it this afternoon. This might just be the first time that I will be done before the sun goes down. Maybe...
That's about all I have to report so far, but I will try to post again tomorrow while I am getting chemo. This is the next-to-the-last one--number 5 of 6 total. It has all gone by so quickly and know I will be through with this chemo in no time! My hair is so desperately trying to come back, but its efforts to grow are thwarted each time I have another treatment.
I just wanted to let you know what was going on in the next couple of days. Thank you for your prayers and kind words. I love hearing from you all! As always, thanks for marching along with me!
Love & blessings,Heather
Howdy folks!
I am sitting in the waiting room at MD. I just had my blood drawn (eek) and I am supposed to see my doctor in just a little bit. I was scheduled to have chemo #5 today, but it got moved to tomorrow morning at 8:30am because it would have run too late if we did it this afternoon. This might just be the first time that I will be done before the sun goes down. Maybe...
That's about all I have to report so far, but I will try to post again tomorrow while I am getting chemo. This is the next-to-the-last one--number 5 of 6 total. It has all gone by so quickly and know I will be through with this chemo in no time! My hair is so desperately trying to come back, but its efforts to grow are thwarted each time I have another treatment.
I just wanted to let you know what was going on in the next couple of days. Thank you for your prayers and kind words. I love hearing from you all! As always, thanks for marching along with me!
Love & blessings,Heather
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006
Howdy!
I am, once again, back at our home in San Angelo. Jared came down to Mission to fetch me and we drove back here yesterday. That 7-hour drive just does not get any easier and sometimes I almost think that San Angelo and the Valley are getting further away from each other! Or perhaps I am just getting a little more impatient??
This past weekend was a good one, as I started to feel good again and I had awesome family who came down to spend the weekend. My immune system is not so good right now, so I have to use the heck out of antibacterial gel and handsoap. You should all go buy stock in that stuff because I am going through it!! My darling aunts, Lyn and Terry, and my sweet cousin Ashley came in from Austin, Houston, and Corpus. With my grandparents, parents, Jared and me, we had a great time together cutting up and having fun like we always do. Too much good food and lots of good belly laughs were highlights of the weekend. I love my wonderful family and was so glad to spend good time with a few of them!!
It is already time for chemo #5 next Thursday, so we will spend the next week here at home and, in the legendary words of the great Willie Nelson, we will be on the road again!
I want to thank you all for posting such lovely messages in my guestbook. They really lift my spirits! I am getting closer and closer to completing my 6 chemo treatments and I just can't wait to get past it. The treatments seemed to have gone by quite quickly. I only hope that my hair grows back as fast! Ha!
As always, thanks for marching along with me and I will continue to keep you posted on my status!
Love and blessings,Heather
Howdy!
I am, once again, back at our home in San Angelo. Jared came down to Mission to fetch me and we drove back here yesterday. That 7-hour drive just does not get any easier and sometimes I almost think that San Angelo and the Valley are getting further away from each other! Or perhaps I am just getting a little more impatient??
This past weekend was a good one, as I started to feel good again and I had awesome family who came down to spend the weekend. My immune system is not so good right now, so I have to use the heck out of antibacterial gel and handsoap. You should all go buy stock in that stuff because I am going through it!! My darling aunts, Lyn and Terry, and my sweet cousin Ashley came in from Austin, Houston, and Corpus. With my grandparents, parents, Jared and me, we had a great time together cutting up and having fun like we always do. Too much good food and lots of good belly laughs were highlights of the weekend. I love my wonderful family and was so glad to spend good time with a few of them!!
It is already time for chemo #5 next Thursday, so we will spend the next week here at home and, in the legendary words of the great Willie Nelson, we will be on the road again!
I want to thank you all for posting such lovely messages in my guestbook. They really lift my spirits! I am getting closer and closer to completing my 6 chemo treatments and I just can't wait to get past it. The treatments seemed to have gone by quite quickly. I only hope that my hair grows back as fast! Ha!
As always, thanks for marching along with me and I will continue to keep you posted on my status!
Love and blessings,Heather
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