Well, we have made it thru another round of chemo...I have really loaded up on the pain meds this weekend so I have slept most of the time. I plan to take one more dose tonight and then try to switch over to the Aleve tomorrow for the pain.
Thursday was a long day. We had a little snow that morning so our drive to Cheviot took longer than usual. Once we settled in the nurse came back and said my white blood cell count was too high...she asked if I felt bad or felt like I was getting sick and I said no but she decided I needed to see the doc before we could start. Dr. B. did a quick exam and said everything looked fine so we were finally able to get started. The day really does pass pretty quickly for me because so many of the meds make me sleepy. The last 2 times we have been there we have sat in one of the private rooms that has a curtain because Bret says I snore pretty loud and I don't want people sitting around making fun of my while I snore and drool all day. Bret's computer crapped out on him earlier in the week so he just sat beside me in a chair and did emails from his phone and read magazines. I told him he could leave and go out for a drive but he stays right by my side....oh yeah, and wakes me up when I snore too loud. Just think, since November he has sat there with me for over 26 hours....that is pretty amazing. A chemo treatment room is certainly not a happy place to have to sit for hours on end...I am very blessed to have a hubby that takes such good care of me. I guess this week I did give him a little extra entertainment when I started talking in my sleep about lottery tickets, and the chemo nurses and some crazy plan....
Our neighbors and friends came thru for us once again this weekend. Sue brought over a fantastic meal on Friday, Jillian had fun play dates Friday, Saturday and Sunday to keep her occupied and some of the neighborhood men helped Bret & Tyler install our new garage door. Bret is not the best at asking for help so I sent out an email on Friday....I have a lot of faith in Bret's abilities but installing a garage door does not seem like a one man job. It was great to hear that they got the door up and had plenty of help. I just cannot say thank you enough ----we are very blessed!!
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Blessed are you, as are we for having you and your family in our lives!! So glad the meds kept you sleepy enough to get through the weekend. Now get yourself stong enough once again to finish this thing up!!
Love you,
Kay
This morning I'm fighting back the tears. Just thinking about Bret sitting by your side for those countless hours. You know I've always loved Bret - but this shows the true man that he really is. He loves you so! So do I! I think you've got things down pat and you know the right things to do. I'm hoping Aleve is enough for you today - and if it's not, you've got plan B! Keep on keeping on Jan! You are so brave! I love you and am SO looking forward to our upcoming visit! Love you! Sue
I love the new hair....tell Bret I love his too:) Anyway - I'm glad to see you're still so strong through all of this and getting out and about like the old Jan I know. I hate that both you and Bret are spending so many hours sitting in a hospital but someday soon this was all be a blur for you and your relationship will be so much stronger. Hang in there - we're all thinking of you. I hope to see you this spring/summer.
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