Moving Day

I still have the pain, and it has moved some to my right side. I accidentally slept 3 1/2 hours past the time to take my pain medication one day and I could really tell that I missed it. Even with the pain meds, I still have the pain, but the medication makes it much more bearable.

I was able to go to Reno on Saturday. I rested at my mom's house while my family helped Alex move into her new apartment in Sparks. Then I was able to go see where she and her friends are living. It is a nice apartment, it looks a lot nicer than what you'd imagine for a college freshman, but she has a great situation with her friends there. Her things were all unpacked and it looks really nice. I was even able to walk up the stairs by myself, although I had about 18 people standing closely nearby just in case! I was so glad to see where she is living. I had really been dreading the day when she would leave home. She's got a lot in front of her with starting college, and I'm not physically able to give her the kind of support I'd like to, but I can see that she has grown up a lot and she is ready.

Still More Pain

The pain has been worse today. I have done nothing, and I mean nothing, all day. I just try to get comfortable so the pain isn't so bad. I have upped my pain meds, but it doesn't take the pain away. I guess this is just part of cancer - but it hurts and it's discouraging to have this pain. I hope tomorrow brings some relief. My doctor wants me to have another chemo treatment on Wednesday and I hope I'm strong enough for it.

More Pain

Today I woke up with a new pain in my right side. It is a sharp pain and it gets worse when I lay down, but even when I'm standing and sitting, it's still bad. I haven't been able to sleep at all today. The pain meds are not helping, at least it doesn't feel like they are, and having a new pain makes me worry. I don't know what is causing this pain or how it will progress.

My mom came today. She had planned to come anyway, but with this pain it was really nice to have her here with me. I have still not had the nausea I had after the last chemo. I haven't had much of an appetite, but I'm still eating anyway. I'm hoping for a better day tomorrow, I guess time will tell.

Bili Count

I went in to have my blood work done today. My bili count was a 9.7. That is probably too high for chemo on Wednesday. I'll talk to my doctor tomorrow to get the official word, but I'll be a little surprised if it happens. I have been really tired, but I am not feeling sick yet, so that is some good news.

Not Sick Yet

I don't know what is making the difference, but I am still not feeling sick. I can hardly believe it. I am not doing anything different from last time, but the sickness hasn't hit me. I am still very tired. I have not done anything at all today, I mean nothing. I have no energy, but I am not sick, so I can't complain. I am scheduled to get my blood work done tomorrow, so that is the plan.

So far so good...

I have been waiting for the nausea to hit me like it did after the last chemo, but I am pleased to report that I have felt pretty good today. I am keeping up on my nausea meds, which must be helping. I am really tired, but tired is so much easier to deal with than sick. What a blessing!

Speaking of blessings, I can't let today pass without mentioning that it is my 22nd wedding anniversary! I have been so blessed to have David by my side through all of the ups and downs of the past 22 years, and especially wth what we've been through in the last few months. I can't imagine life without him, he is exactly what I need - what our family needs. I love him more now than ever!

Tired

I started my day off with a great sleep last night after the chemo. I was up a few times, but I was able to go back to sleep. I actually felt fine this morning. I was up for a while but started getting tired before I could even finish getting ready for the day. I stayed up and ate a good lunch, but then I was so tired I felt like I just couldn't keep my eyes open. This is how it was with the last chemo. I was really tired before I got really sick. It seems to be following the same pattern, so we'll see what tomorrow brings.