I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I sure did. My children were over Christmas Eve, spent the night and we all woke up together about 8:30 for Christmas morning. Christmas, I went to my brothers home where some good friends showed up. My cousins were all there also. We have so much fun when we are together. I was feeling good but a little uncomfortable. I finally went to the PT and had some therapy and wrapping done on my arm. My arm was wrapped from my shoulder to my fingers. I never had a cast and feel sorry for anyone who has, talk about uncomfortable. The Lymphodema should eventually go down and the pain subside from my upper arm. I was fitted on Monday for a sleeve that goes from shoulder to my wrist and then I also have a glove that goes to my knuckles. They are called Compression sleeve and glove. I now do the therapy myself and can remove the wraps when I do dishes or take a shower. I see my Oncologist every 6 weeks for a port flush and check up. March I will have more MRI's done and the Dr's will look further into the abnormal sightings on my last tests to see if anything has changed. Hopefully what ever it was is gone. I totally lay my trust and faith in God's hands. Whatever happens will happen, all I can do is pray and take care of myself. I am confident I will be OK. My children need me, especially Jack who is 5 and Alex who is 22 and physically challenged.
I am happy, somewhat tired, but very happy. I hope everyone has a wonderful New Years. I also wish everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2010!!! Cath
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
December 1st, 2009
Well it's been a while. I forgot the password. I've been doing ok. Nothing bad just the same. Every 6 weeks I get my port flushed and blood work. Every 5-6 months I get tests and MRI's. Tuesday I start therapy for my arm. It's been a year and its still swollen and sore. The Dr. is fitting me a sleeve to help. I've been busy with the holidays and I am almost done with my shopping and will begin baking cookies. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. I will talk more next visit. I am pretty tired tonight.
Monday, October 12, 2009
October 13
Nothing is as good as the technology I am given and suppose to know how to work. I feel like a 2nd grader, really, when it comes to knowledge of the computer. Actually, 2nd graders know more then me. I have such problems getting on. Nothing is more frustrating then typing for 15 minutes then accidentally erasing it. Oh well.....now you know what I've been up to.
My Doctor found something in my female region but he isn't concerned at this point. He just thinks we need to keep an eye on it. Everything is stable nothing shrinking, but not getting bigger or spreading. I feel good. My hair is taking its time growing. The bangs, anyone who knows me, knows I always were bangs. Well they are not growing. I'm learning how to quilt and love it. I've been busy getting into a routine with Jack starting kindergarten and Alex moving from Rockford to Skokie. Jack and I workout 3 times a week, OK maybe 2 times on a good week, usually only once. I'm trying not to over due it, hahaha. I gained alot of weight with the meds I'm taking. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. I hope everyone is ready for winter, I am not. I am so sorry this update took so long to write. Forgive me.
My Doctor found something in my female region but he isn't concerned at this point. He just thinks we need to keep an eye on it. Everything is stable nothing shrinking, but not getting bigger or spreading. I feel good. My hair is taking its time growing. The bangs, anyone who knows me, knows I always were bangs. Well they are not growing. I'm learning how to quilt and love it. I've been busy getting into a routine with Jack starting kindergarten and Alex moving from Rockford to Skokie. Jack and I workout 3 times a week, OK maybe 2 times on a good week, usually only once. I'm trying not to over due it, hahaha. I gained alot of weight with the meds I'm taking. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. I hope everyone is ready for winter, I am not. I am so sorry this update took so long to write. Forgive me.
Friday, September 4, 2009
September 4, 2009
I'm baaaack. I know what your thinking, omg it has'nt even been a month. Just an update. My Mamo is negative. I had a petscan today from eyes to thighs. I'll get results in 2-3 days. I have been busy learning how to quilt, and loosing 10 lbs. Quilting is easier. Hope everyone is enjoying the rest of the summer, its going quick.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Aug. 30, 2009
To keep everyone up on my health, I will start at the beginning, No I am just kidding. At the time I am waiting to get a Petscan, cervical MRI, Spine MRI, Mamogram reading, and see a therapist about the lympaderma in my arm. I am feeling good and positive. The chemo put me into early menopause. I thought I went through it a year ago when I started the drugs, no now that I am off the big drugs I am going through it, Hot flashes, Wow no fun. I've heard of some funny stories, I have none. I don't feel like myself, but I have to say I am truely happy. I love my family so much and have the best of friends. I've been busy the past two weeks, Jack started Kindergarten. Alex is moving to Skokie. I will take Alex to his new home on Sept. 1st.
Thank you for all your prayers. they must be working.
Thank you for all your prayers. they must be working.
Friday, June 19, 2009
It's been too long
I am so sorry I haven't written in such a long time. When I signed on I couldn't remember Tara's code and couldn't believe how long its actually been. I have been busy.
I went to my parents up North for 2 weeks, not at the same time. Mark wouldn't have liked that. I had a garage sale, never again. I went to have my port flushed and it was clotted, I go now every 4 weeks instead of 6weeks. I took Jack to Wilderness Lodge in Wisconsin Dells and also Key Lime Cove, both times giving me a rash on the backs of my legs by the knee. (possible allergy to the high chlorine content) I haven't been on Chemo since my last posting. I just take some oral medicine. No side effects so far. I was tested to see about mutation and possible lesions in my other breast. I just got the results and I have no Mutation. Yeah..... I went into the Dr. office about 2 weeks ago cause I was getting dizzy spells and not good on my feet, turns out I was dehydrated. At this time I am battling a itchy rash from head to toe (literally). I had strep throat and had a reaction to it because my immunity is so low. Doctor said it will run its course which is about 3 months. It's awful and ugly!!! I was told to rub banana peel on my body, it helps heal. I ended up with 2 dogs and 2 cats in bed with me, guess I smelled really good. Just joking, no cats. The dogs always sleep with me if Mark doesn't shoo them off. I was put on another drug Thurs. I tested high for some hormone and they want this drug (can't remember name) to help warn off any possible cancer cells . My hair coming in, slowly. It's gray and curly.
I bought my first prosthetic to the tune of $300. Ouch. I will have one and eventually get another. It's not like I have to worry about it growing back, Ha ha.
My cousins and I went today and got pedicures and manicures. It was fun and I feel good. My body and head are not me but my hands and feet look pretty good. In the past several months I have learned how truly nice people can be. I have the best friends and family in the world. I am so lucky!!!! I really want to thank everyone for the flowers, dinners, babysitting, driving Miss Cathy all over the state, cards, and especially the thoughts and prayers. Thank you again, I love you all.
I went to my parents up North for 2 weeks, not at the same time. Mark wouldn't have liked that. I had a garage sale, never again. I went to have my port flushed and it was clotted, I go now every 4 weeks instead of 6weeks. I took Jack to Wilderness Lodge in Wisconsin Dells and also Key Lime Cove, both times giving me a rash on the backs of my legs by the knee. (possible allergy to the high chlorine content) I haven't been on Chemo since my last posting. I just take some oral medicine. No side effects so far. I was tested to see about mutation and possible lesions in my other breast. I just got the results and I have no Mutation. Yeah..... I went into the Dr. office about 2 weeks ago cause I was getting dizzy spells and not good on my feet, turns out I was dehydrated. At this time I am battling a itchy rash from head to toe (literally). I had strep throat and had a reaction to it because my immunity is so low. Doctor said it will run its course which is about 3 months. It's awful and ugly!!! I was told to rub banana peel on my body, it helps heal. I ended up with 2 dogs and 2 cats in bed with me, guess I smelled really good. Just joking, no cats. The dogs always sleep with me if Mark doesn't shoo them off. I was put on another drug Thurs. I tested high for some hormone and they want this drug (can't remember name) to help warn off any possible cancer cells . My hair coming in, slowly. It's gray and curly.
I bought my first prosthetic to the tune of $300. Ouch. I will have one and eventually get another. It's not like I have to worry about it growing back, Ha ha.
My cousins and I went today and got pedicures and manicures. It was fun and I feel good. My body and head are not me but my hands and feet look pretty good. In the past several months I have learned how truly nice people can be. I have the best friends and family in the world. I am so lucky!!!! I really want to thank everyone for the flowers, dinners, babysitting, driving Miss Cathy all over the state, cards, and especially the thoughts and prayers. Thank you again, I love you all.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Off Chemo
I went to the Dr. for chemo and he suggested since lately everything looks good to go on a hiatus for 1 month. Too much chemo could cause leukemia anyway. It will be nice to maybe feel normal on Easter. Actually I've been felling good lately, I even attempted to clean the basement. haha. I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter. I am looking for to seeing the whole family and having a nice brunch.
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