(Forgot I wrote this last month January)
I know I’m a little late but heck that seems to be the story of my life.
Hope all is well for you all and that everyone one of us have a better year than the last.
I had so many plans for December and none of them were able to happen. I knew that chemo could change plans and it did. It’s not all bad but on the good days I just wanted to focus on getting better and not make videos or write.
Then we had a Covid-19 scare when “the man of the place” took ill. He took the test and thank God it was negative. Plus was I blessed by not getting sick. He was able to be quarantine that week while we waited for the results. Took 4 days and that was one of the longest 4 days..
This treatment #3 has been less taxing on my body so here I am checking in. Next Thursday 14th is #4. There are 6 all together, which means I’m made halfway.
Besides being fatigued, I’m having the side effect of numbness and tingling in my hands and feet. Worst right after treatment but mostly fades away by the second week. So haven’t been able to do a lot of handwork.
I had purchased a skein of yarn just for Christmas advent, the idea was to knit a row of color each day from the 1st until Christmas. You will then have a pair of socks completed. I’m pretty close to being done.
Seeing how it can hurt to knit at times I decided that I would warp the loom when I had the energy to. So this week that is what I’ve been doing. I messed up some with placement on the heddle. I figured I had enough yarn to do a warp fully across the heddle but no. I took a chance because I didn’t do the math of figuring out how much length needed. But it all work out.
I’m making myself a wrap/shawl to have for chemo treatment because it can be cold in the treatment room
UPDATED February 19
Well I had #4 last month and it kicked my butt. I was so fatigued and the numbness and tingling in my fingers and feet was intense and was still present at the time of the next treatment #5. My doctor did not like the fact that it had gone away this time so he said that I had had enough treatments and if we were to do anymore there was a chance it could become permeant. Goal was 4 but could do one or two more as long as my body could tolerate the drugs. So he reassured me I had what was needed and next is the radiation.
This past week I have been feeling more like myself and have more energy.
I still have some side effects in my hands and feet but it is getting better. Been 5 weeks since last treatment.
Next week I get a CT scan and will meet again with the radiologist and thank goodness this fridge blast will be done and some of the snow will be gone. I really like the snow and hate to see it go but not the really low temps.
I want to share what I've been up to but I'll have to do a separate post tomorrow. Need to get pictures and such
Till tomorrow
Kat
Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way. Thank you for giving us an update.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you made it to four chemos. One step at a time, the same as for quilting, knitting and all those projects that you already finished. Your radiation project will be finished, too. Thank you for the updates. I look forward to seeing the Advent socks. Your good health is worth the work and the wait.
ReplyDeleteSo glad for you that you are done with chemo! Radiation isn't so bad, I had a series of that myself. That was in 2002, and I am a survivor! Attitude makes a big difference. Along with prayer! I'll be keeping you in my prayers, Kat. And you can keep me in yours as I get a total hip Monday March 1st. Our bodies are not being nice to us, but we CAN lick this!
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