Hey there! Well it's been quite a long December. I thought I had caught the stomach flu or something but after talking with my oncologist's assistant we've learned that chemo can take quite a toll on your intestinal tract. I've been feeling pretty bad now for over a week plus the week of chemo before this had to come along. I'm counting on January to be much better! My oncologist's assist. gave me the on-call number for the weekend but I'm not sure at what point a should call. I've surely had enough! Apparently they (at Cleveland) think they're going to have to change my chemo a little. They're thinking I'm on too strong of a dose. I'm concerned about them lowering it because I will do what I need to make sure this cancer is gone. One good thing about them lowering my dose is that maybe my treatments would be a little more bearable and not so painful. I thought the intense pain I experience in my abdomen during the end of my treatments was normal for chemo but apparently it's not. I guess that's why they're considering lowering my dose. I'd like to find an alternative to lowering my dose just to be sure we're kicking the possible cancer cells that may be left. Definitely feeling pretty frustrated at this point.
We were able to get out for short periods of time to go to our many Christmas gatherings. Luke had a great Christmas. He and Mike have been so great through these last few weeks and they've definitely been on their own. Mike's been doing quite the job being "Mr. Mom." I've been very blessed with the family I have.
I apologize to those of you who have called and I am yet to return the call. I just have not felt good at all lately. They way I've been feeling lately doesn't allow me to get very good sleep at night so often I'll take a nap later in the day or just whenever I can get comfortable enough to fall asleep. Don't be afraid to call, if I'm up to it I'll answer and if I'm not doing well at the moment just leave a message. You won't be bothering us. I've been using my email more than ever because it's a nice way for me to stay in touch even when I don't feel great. So send your email addresses my way!!
Hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas season!
Much love, Jessie.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Monday, December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Well this week of treatment went a little better than the last few. The problem this time was that I started feeling better Thursday afternoon, then must have caught some sort of bug and was feeling pretty sick from Friday night till I ended up in the emergency room Sunday morning. They ran a bunch of tests and so far they think it's some type of flu or something along those lines. We're still waiting on some more test results. They told me to take some meds. and finally by late Sunday evening I'm feeling some relief. Now we're just praying for Mike and Luke not to get it. I'm a little worried Luke may already have a touch of it. He's so excited about Christmas, I'd be so bummed for him if he had to miss any of our upcoming Christmas celebrations. We have been very blessed already this Christmas season. We are so thankful for the generosity we've seen from so many people.
My follow up visit back to Cleveland with my Oncologist in scheduled for the second week of January. I'm looking forward to going and expecting good MRI results! Now a little farther into all of this, I have many more questions for her. I think there was just so much information in the beginning that we didn't even have time to think of the questions we would need to be asking.
Also returning to work the first week of January. I'm excited about this. Unfortunately I won't be able to work as much as before, and will have to have every 4th week off due to treatment, but I miss everyone and think this will help me regain some sense of normalcy.
I hope everyone enjoys this holiday season! Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and let's all have a safe, and HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!
Jessie and family.
Well this week of treatment went a little better than the last few. The problem this time was that I started feeling better Thursday afternoon, then must have caught some sort of bug and was feeling pretty sick from Friday night till I ended up in the emergency room Sunday morning. They ran a bunch of tests and so far they think it's some type of flu or something along those lines. We're still waiting on some more test results. They told me to take some meds. and finally by late Sunday evening I'm feeling some relief. Now we're just praying for Mike and Luke not to get it. I'm a little worried Luke may already have a touch of it. He's so excited about Christmas, I'd be so bummed for him if he had to miss any of our upcoming Christmas celebrations. We have been very blessed already this Christmas season. We are so thankful for the generosity we've seen from so many people.
My follow up visit back to Cleveland with my Oncologist in scheduled for the second week of January. I'm looking forward to going and expecting good MRI results! Now a little farther into all of this, I have many more questions for her. I think there was just so much information in the beginning that we didn't even have time to think of the questions we would need to be asking.
Also returning to work the first week of January. I'm excited about this. Unfortunately I won't be able to work as much as before, and will have to have every 4th week off due to treatment, but I miss everyone and think this will help me regain some sense of normalcy.
I hope everyone enjoys this holiday season! Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and let's all have a safe, and HEALTHY NEW YEAR!!!
Jessie and family.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Round #3
Today begins Jessie's third round of chemo. She will be having her first post-surgery MRI in January. We are all praying for good results and for this chemotherapy to fight off the cancer cells. Keep your chin up Jessie!! We are all praying for you.
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