Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Extreme Fatigue

The nausea has been surprisingly OK today, I'm kind-of surprised!  Maybe being so consistent with the drugs on Monday made all the difference?  My biggest problem today is fatigue.  Laura and McKenna were here all morning playing and helping and cleaning.  Heather came about noon to take the kids to her house.  I was taking a nap and don't remember Laura leaving!  Honestly, how awful is that??!  After Heather came, I took another nap and I'm still so tired tonight.  I've got to force another couple hours out of this day and then I'll take my drugs and crash again!  A HUGE thanks to both of you for helping me get through the day today.  Holly takes over my carpool on the days I can't drive, and always diligent Laurie comes promptly at 5 p.m. everyday to give me my shots.  THANKS to both of you as well!  "Chemo Brain" is a real, genuine condition that causes extreme air-headedness.  I have it big time!  I was at the grocery store tonight when Laurie came and she had to make two trips.  She's a real trooper!  Mat had parent-teacher conferences tonight, so he didn't get home until 7:30.  My great neighbor, Melissa, took the baby late this afternoon which helped me get through that part of the day.  She has a baby girl the same age as McKinley, it was cute to see them together.  McKinley was just as happy as could be when I picked her up.  : )   Thanks Melissa!  I could not do this without the generous help from so many people.  I'm grateful to have so many awesome people around us!  The kids are thriving despite what is going on with me.  That was a huge worry for me in the beginning, but I can see now that things have fallen into place and in the end, we'll all be just fine.

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