Thursday, April 16, 2009

Times goes by fast

I didn't realize it had been over 2 weeks since I last posted an update - not a lot has changed. Mom's completed 3 treatments w/ the next one in a few days. She is doing great so far... and we are very grateful that she has had moderate side effects (not sure if she is grateful for side effects, but chemo affects everyone differently & could be a lot worse). Still feeling tired on those few days during and right after the treatment is complete and is extremely sensitive to cold from drinking and touching cold things. She has been working full days on her "good week" (week after the treatment) and making it for 1/2 days for those few days while she has the fanny pack & usually 2 days following the treatment. She still has a poor appetite and has those moments of "can't believe this is happening" and really praying the treatment is working. At the end of May or beginning of June, she should have her first scan to see how the treatment is working, but until then just going day by day...and adjusting to this new normal. Thanks again for all the notes and support just keep it coming; it's so important!