Chemo Day 2

posted Tuesday, 9 August 2005

So far so good.... Heather stayed over-night last night to keep an eye on me.  I had a restless, but uneventful night.  This morning, I finally got up around 9am and found Jaeger asleep on my couch.  What a blessing to have a revolving door of friends here making sure I am doing well. 
The Comcast guy came this morning and I finally have cable & a cable modem.  I have officially joined the 21st century technology!  Afterwards, I was feeling well enough that Jaeger & I ventured out to Best Buy to pick up a wireless router & the first season of 24...

Did I tell you about the 24 debacle?  Since I had no cable TV, I had been watching the shows left-over on my Tivo.  One of which was 24.  I had a season pass for 24, but had never really gotten into it.   I started watching it last week and became hooked.  The season started at 6am.  I finished watching the episode of 11pm-12am... and noticed that 4 episodes were missing.  You can't just watch 18 episodes and then skip 4....

Anyways, my wireless router is all set up and Jaeger and I watched the first episode of 24.  It's a bit different from season 4... we'll see how it goes.  After he left, I took a nap, until Nancy called.  She came over around 4pm to help me with my Neulasta shot.  I thought at first that I was going to be able to do it myself, but when push came to shove, I chickened out and she had to do it for me.  Thank goodness for my "medic van"... Heaton - send the bill my way. 

My mom showed up around 5:30.  We had a lovely dinner (mac & cheese and broccoli) and then went for a short walk around the neighborhood.  Other than the fact that my body feels really heavy (my arms & legs feel like bricks), and I am a bit tired, I feel surprisingly well.  I don't really feel nauseaus... just don't really feel like eating either... just a little off...

Rosemary (the oncology nurse) called today to check in on me.  I told her that I felt pretty well.  She said that usually the first 3 days are the worst, so if that's the case, I'm in pretty good shape... days 1 & 2 weren't that bad...

Comments:

1. Kathy left...

Wednesday, 10 August 2005 8:47 am

Just to let you know- thinking of you today & everyday. Hang tough kid! Love ya, your favorite aunt

2. Jaeger left...

Wednesday, 10 August 2005 9:16 pm

I'm looking forward to hearing the unfolding of the first season of '24.' The first episode was pretty interesting, so you'll need to keep me in the know for the next time I get down for an episode. I hope you're feeling well!! Susie and I are thinking of you...

3. Aunt Mary & Uncle Charlie left...

Wednesday, 10 August 2005 9:46 pm

We have been keeping up to date with your progress and are glad to hear that you are feeling ok. we are thinking of you and praying for you everyday. We hope to see you in PA. We love you!