Chemo #6 (Taxol treatment #2)

It's me. Last Friday, April 17, I had my sixth Chemo treatment, my second of 12 treatments of Taxol. It went much better than the first. Scott and I left for the hospital at 7:30 am and finally got home at 4:15pm. Almost 9 hours. Not toooo bad!! I had my usual lab, which I actually got in early for, and I got my infusion bed only 45 minutes late! I thought for sure it would be a quick day. No such luck. I'm not quite sure where the day went. This time it wasn't so bad. The pre-meds (Benedryl and Zantax for allergic reactions) were administrated much slower this time. I still got really lightheaded but at least my head didn't feel like it was going to blow up like last week. I am getting more fluids both before and after treatment to help with headaches. They aren't as bad this time around. Once home, we waiting patiently for our pizza delivery from our friends the McIntoshs'. Mike, Sophie and friend Katie brought over pizza, cookie dough and movies to watch. It was VERY MUCH APPRECIATED! THANK YOU!!!
I made the cookies only to have Andrei eat 90% of them. (He's growing - again :))

Saturday was a great day and Scott and I spent it running errands in my fun car. (Julie, I am glad Matt likes my fun car. It was fun to see him so giddy! Perhaps when the weather warms, we'll put the top down and show him what that car can really do besides look good! OH! and it is a great idea to car pool for track meets!) OK. back to my story. Scott and I both took a nap when we got home. The kids didn't feel like dinner out so we stayed in and laid low. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday I didn't have as much energy though I was still able to get a few things done - laundry mostly. Monday was a sad day for us as we had to put our Cat Cigar to sleep.

Today, Wednesday, I am back at my normal energy level. It helps to have the sun shining! Ran some errands and visited my friends at church. THANK YOU LAURA AND JEANINE for my beautiful new head scarf! Thank you for thinking about me. In fact, Thank You to everyone who has been thinking about me lately. I treasure the beautiful cards I have been receiving and the e-mails from more long lost family!

Friday I have Chemo #7. Only 10 more treatments to go of Taxol. Every Friday. I think it will be close to July when this round of treatment is done and I start the next. One day at a time.

In the meantime, I need another tattoo on the back of my head and I need to find a pair of purple flip flops! (Thanks for the idea Roxanne!!!) Of course, if I can't find a pair, I can always paint my toes purple :)