Sunday after Chemo 5

Well, I felt better today than I have after the last few chemos. Thursday and Friday weren't so great, I was nauseated both days and just wanted to puke. Yesterday was the sore body day, although, not as sore as usual. It was also my birthday so I had a wonderful time in bed all day! Jason and the boys brought me roses and put them on my dresser for me to look at. Will was too sweet, wishing me Happy Birthday every 5 minutes. Today I woke up with a rockin' headache, took some advil and went back to bed until noon. Then I slept off and on all day. I feel pretty good right now other than still being tired. The next few days will be better and better. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers, they're working. Love, Erica

5th Chemo

Well, I had my 5th treatment today. I'm a little nauseated and tired. I was hopped up on steroids last night so I didn't fall asleep until about 4:30 a.m. I'm going to go lay down and rest for a while. My neighbor made us dinner, she's so sweet. This weekend ought to be a blast. Saturday was my bad day last time and this Saturday is my birthday, woohoo paaarty in my bed, and not the good kind! Oh well, I'll have to go out next weekend. The big 3-6, I'm officially late 30's now, how depressing. I can still remember our crazy 20's, partying all the time, it seems like yesterday even though it was 10+ years ago. Oh well, as long as we still feel young then we are young! I'm beating this crap and I will PARTY again! I'll update again on Sunday. Love y'all! (ha,ha) Erica

Week 3 post 4th Chemo

I saw the Doctor today. All my blood counts were up very high. She was very happy. Chemo is next Thursday again and then only 1 more! Praise God! Therapy is going well, the swelling is going away. Overall, I'm feeling good. This weekend will be in the low 80's so I'll be outside tanning my "chrome dome" as Jason calls it. I bought a new bikini last weekend. It looks good but funny with the bald head. Oh well, I'll look GREAT when body overhaul is finished! I probably won't upate again until Chemo day. Not much to report when I feel good. Thanks for writing to me again! I miss everyone. I can't wait to see you in August when I come home. Love, Erica

One week after 4th Chemo

I've been doing pretty well since about Tuesday. I had my bloodwork done today and, as usual, my white and red blood counts were down. I surprisingly felt ok? They gave me one of each shot and by late afternoon I felt even better. I played outside with the boys after school. If they had it their way, they'd never come inside. I have my first Lymphodema session tomorrow. Hopefully that will be resolved quickly. (My arm started to swell/retain fluid due to lymph nodes being removed on my left side) I'll update again soon. Love, Erica

P.S. Where'd everyone go? I miss hearing from you.

4th Chemo weekend

Well, my first chemo without mom went ok. Jason's sister Kristi came up with her husband Rich for the weekend to help out. Jason's mom made dinner last night and Will went to Jason's Aunt Sharon's Friday and 1/2 of Saturday. I'm doing well. My achy body thing happened yesterday instead of today. I'm just tired and a little nauseated today. More fluids tomorrow should help me out. I'll get another shot or 2 on Thursday and then I'll feel good next weekend. My dad cut his arm open on a table saw and had surgery Saturday. He's ok, but he could use a prayer or two to help him heal faster and get on the golf course! I just sent Jason to the ER with Nathan who has a 103 fever. I think it's an ear infection. It's a neverending party around here! Anywho, I'm hanging in there, I'll update again in a few days. Love, Erica

4th Chemo 4/3/08

Chemo went ok. It was actually fun today. My Chemo buddies Allison and Susan were there today. Allison is also 35 and Susan is 50 but very young acting. We laughed about our rock hard boobs and had a good old time. Allison is my age, her husbands name is Jason, her son's name is Nathan and her 2 kids are 5 & 2, a year older than mine; how wierd, huh? Jason & I picked up the kids when I was done. Then I came home, made dinner, gave the kids baths and still feel good. I'll start to get tired pretty soon. I have fluids and my achy shot tomorrow. Not much else to report. I'll write again on Sunday. Love, Erica

Quick update 4/2/08

Sorry I haven't updated. I've been great for 2 weeks and taking every opportunity to do things before tomorrow (chemo). Last week i ended up seeing a Physical Therapist for Lymphodema. That is a side effect of the mastectomy from having Lymph nodes removed. My right arm was retaining fluid and is a little swollen. I have to see a therapist to do manual drainage and exercises. I also get to wear a lovely skin toned compression sleeve that extends from my armpit to my wrist to keep the swelling down. As long as I baby my arm it should go away and hopefully not return. It's just something that people have to deal with when there are lymph nodes taken out. I'll update this weekend on how Chemo went. 4 down, 2 to go! Love, Erica