Treatment Taxol/Herceptin 2 of 12

9/16/2014 Chemo Treatment Taxol/Herceptin 2 of 12

Hard to believe I was back at the clinic for another treatment.  Luckily I responded so well to the first treatment that I was ready for another one (well as ready as one can be knowing your getting chemo).  I was able to take the kids to school in the morning and then dropped Clara off at Grandma & Grandpa's for the day.  My friend Lindsey from college came down to take me to my treatment which was really nice.  We got to the clinic at 11:30, they hooked me all up and started with the initial steroid's, etc. We got out our Subway Subs and were able to catch up with each other for about the first hour.  Then came on the benadryl and the Lorazapam which made me quite sleepy.  I couldn't even remember what movie we had picked out to watch, or Lindsey watched:)  All of a sudden it was just before 3 and they said I was all set and we could head out.  I didn't even realize they switched the chemo drug at some point.  Although I would've needed to tell them my name and birth date, so I must have woke up for a little bit.  It's hard to see but Lindsey wore a shirt that was pretty cute.  It had a bunch of bee's on it, and it said, "Check your Boo Bee's".  So get checking!!!!

When we got back to the house we chatted for a little longer and then Andy got back from work.  I actually stayed up until bedtime and felt pretty good.  Even ate supper that night!  Wednesday Andy's parent's kept the kids so I was home with my cousin Debbie Kotes.  I slept in until around 8:30, she made me breakfast, did our dishes, my laundry, trimmed flowers, and even washed some of our windows.  I didn't know if asking her to wash the windows was over stepping the boundaries, but my cousin Rhonda said it was ok.  So blame her Debbie if it was too much!  Thank you for all your help!
I was feeling pretty good, but I still took around a 2 hour nap on Wednesday afternoon, which felt great.  Thursday I was planning on keeping Clara home with me, but I had a rough night of sleep so Andy's parent's kept the kids again and I was able to take it easy.  Friday I was feeling quite well.  Graysen and Clara stayed home with me and we were able to go for a walk and to the park.  It was nice just to snuggle and play with them.  Something that I cherish being able to do while I can.

Right now I'm counting my blessings that I'm responding well to the taxol and herceptin.  Also counting my blessings that I'm able to do more things with the kids each day than I was before.  Again, thank you to everyone that has helped in any sort of way.  Whether it be a meal, sending money/gift cards, spending time with me, or even praying for me.  I'm truly blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in my life.  Even though this journey is hard, it is much more doable having each of you here with me!  Let's keep up the Fight!!!