Tag: chemo
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Over-Achiever
I don’t know if it was the fact that I called out my own bone marrow on the Internet or all the good thoughts I know were coming my way, but I was able to start cycle 2 of chemo on Tuesday. My platelets almost doubled and were high enough for infusion but my white…
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I Like The Rare Stuff, Apparently
Chemo is no joke! Although I’m not sure I’ve ever heard someone say it was, but you know what I mean. I was able to get my second infusion this past Friday which means I was only delayed two days, thankfully. However, it really knocked me on my butt. If you know me well, you…
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Anyone Know How to Get Rid of Hiccups?
Welp, “never a dull moment” is quickly becoming my new mantra, with “another hiccup along the way” close behind. I was supposed to receive my second infusion today. Unfortunately, the first infusion affected my bone marrow a bit more aggressively than anticipated so my appointment is postponed until Friday afternoon. If my levels are high…
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Just Another Day
And we’re off! For all the preparations (and little bit of drama mixed in), today seems like any other day. I’m just fitting in chemo amongst my other errands like it’s no big deal. Chemo is just going to be part of my new normal. I’m not going to stress about it. Cancer, however, will…
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Long Days, Early Flights & My Very Own Knight
Last week, Caleb and I ventured to Texas to get clearance to start chemotherapy. Hurricane Beryl had other plans, unfortunately. Our flight into TX on Sunday were cancelled and rescheduled for Tuesday, getting us there after my very last scheduled appointment. We knew there was a chance that my appointments would be cancelled due to…
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Nothing Is Impossible
Happy 4th of July everyone! I hope you’re all having a wonderful holiday. It’s a holiday that I’m making sure to really celebrate because it also feels a little melancholy for me this year; this is the last holiday I’ll be celebrating whilst feeling “normal” and healthy for a while. Chemotherapy will be starting on…
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Adding It All Up
As I sit here finishing up my (hopefully last) transfusion, I still can’t quite believe I’m done with the first phase of treatment. I made it through something that some doctors are afraid to prescribe because of how toxic and harmful it can be. But, as far as I can tell, I made it through…
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VICTORY!
I am OFFICIALLY done with chemotherapy! As of Tuesday 2/13 at 2:00pm, no more chemo medication (at least for a long while)! The hardest phase, or what I hope is the hardest phase, is finished. And I couldn’t have done it without all of the support from my family and friends:My amazing husband, with me…
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One Step Closer To A Victory
Today I start the last stage of my first battle! I still can’t quite believe I’m almost done with this chemotherapy. These last few months seemed to pass by in a blur. And, despite the fatigue and hair loss and transfusions, I still feel like myself. In the beginning, I was afraid I would start…
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A Rainy Day In The Trenches
We arrived back home Thursday just in time to take our kiddos to an event at their school! It was hectic and rushed but look at those faces! How could we say no? The snuggles were well worth it.As happy as I was to be going home, though, I found myself almost a little melancholy…
Spontaneous Sunshine 