I'm starting to feel better, I still get pretty tired but I'm getting better sleep now so it's not so bad. My blood work came back this week indicating that I'm slightly anemic again; I was a few weeks ago too. Nothing to be all that concerned about, I just need to eat more iron-rich foods. Too bad food still doesn’t taste very good; I'm really looking forward to the end of that! I've started getting a little neuropathy (numbness) in my feet but it's mostly just in the evening so it's manageable, I'm glad it's not in my fingers at all. My hot flashes have even subsided a bit. I was getting a couple/few each day for a while, but now I’m getting fewer than one a day…hopefully that will continue to be the norm. All things considered, my side effects have been so minimal I feel really lucky.
I think I mentioned in my last post that I had gotten dizzy a couple weeks ago while I was having my chemo. We thought it was because I was dehydrated, but then it happened again last week. We figured out that both times it happened were during or shortly after I was given benadryl. It turns out I was having a reaction to the benadryl, they think because I had stopped taking the steroids prior to going in for my treatment. Yesterday I was switched to a benadryl pill instead of the IV type. I still had a little reaction, but it was very mild and I didn't feel like I was going to pass out.
Henry went to chemo with me yesterday. He's wanted to go and I think it was good for him to see what happens (he wasn't there for the needles). He got to go to art therapy while we were there and draw (his favorite thing) and talk. He keeps telling me he'd like to go again...I think he just liked skipping school! It was really nice to have him there though.
So that's really about it for now. I'm just taking each day as it comes, so far so good.
I hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day!
~K
2 comments:
My precious Kristin,
I have the privilege of talking with you every day! Yet it is important for me to write this love note to you and Henry.
I've gone from the fears and tears of 2007 to laughter and gratitude through this journey. My being very 'matter of fact' at times gets me through the gullies and bumps.
I want you to know that I cherish you. I am so proud of you. You started this journey with grace and elegance -- you continue with dignity and generosity, giving as much as you receive. Indeed, you keep refining your already exquisite self.
Love you, Mom
Look at all that hair!!That is a great picture of you and Henry! The post from your mom made me cry! I can't wait to see you in a month! Love you lots!!! XOXOX Laura!
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