TGIF? I don't know about that today. I have been under the weather both literally and figuratively for the past few days. The front moved in with that Nor'easter and couple that with the chemo drugs, the drugs to counteract the side effects of chemo drugs, and top it with my monthly female thing = BLAH! HEADACHES! HEARTBURN! SLEEP! CHEMO BURN! on my face and chest. Today when I looked in the mirror the "sunburn" is now turning into a nice tan. How odd. My head stills aches, but it seems to be improving. The heartburn is slowly increasing, so I've moved on to Pepcid. You know it's bad when plain ol' water makes your esophagus burn. So I've retreated to the couch, where I can rest, watch (or not watch) my soaps, hang out on FB and tend to my crops on Farmville. I am THE couch potato. I've talked to the nurse, who agreed I got the bad luck of trifecta for side effects. My mom is a saint, rubbing my neck even though I know her arthritic fingers ache with pain. She's run errands for me, kept me hydrated, and has been that quiet presence that is so very welcome. Ed called and will be coming down to the city to audition for a B'way Show (don't ask, don't want to jinx) on Tuesday, so he'll be here on Monday. I miss him, and it will be so welcome to fold up in his arms and feel his strength. Meanwhile, Ian heads to Brooklyn for a Birthday Party and I'm so glad he is. Normal, that is what I want for my family. Sarah is happy in LA working, My niece sent me a terrific hat for when I lose my hair. Love Her! So I am starting to feel better, so I'm hopeful that tomorrow will be a better day.
Hug your loved ones, life is too short to fight. Be kind to yourself. Ladies....you know what I'm about to say....Get yourselves checked out. It takes so little time, and only a moment of pain, to save your life. Do it, schedule it, then after the mammo, don't forget to self-examine yourself on a regular basis, It truly made the difference between Stage I and Stage II or III for me.
Nite!
Love and Light!
Melissa
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