Hi All!!
It's great to be on the down side of the hill now with only 3 treatments to go -- the last being 2 months from today -- July 30th.
This week I had an echocardiogram on Tuesday to be sure the strong meds I'm getting are not damaging my heart. They proceeded with treatment as usual so I guess we're doing OK.
Every day brings it's blessings, especially with all the beauty of nature unfolding around us.
June is about to bust out all over and with it comes the Ride for Roswell on Sat. June 27th. Dave and Greg are training for the 60 mile ride and Suzi and I will volunteer in some way that day.
I prefer to ride but can't go the distance this year. I haven't been on the bike in a while because of unfavorable weather when I have the time or energy to ride. So I try to walk whenever I can.
Thanks for continued prayer as the healing progresses. The PIT tube is still flowing freely.
Bunny Hugs--
Teri
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
3 Down, 4 to Go!
Hi Everyone!!
I wanted to get this out on Sat. or Sun. to wish all Moms a Happy Mother's Day, especially our new Mom friends -- Robin, Amy and Jen. Alas, that didn't work but as we all know, motherhood is more than just a day so keep celebrating life!
Last Monday I had a cat scan. I asked if I could have a bunny scan instead, but they couldn't comply. When I went for chemo on Wed. I was told that I have a blood clot in my pelvis, something very common after surgery. The cure -- an injection of Lovenox to the abdomen every day for six months! One would think six weeks would do the trick but NOT. So my original neulasta training is now coming in handy. Chemo went as scheduled and again I felt fine until mid-Saturday. Sunday was a quiet day of laying low waiting for the cloud to lift. But I did have good chats with Greg and Suzi and Peter Rabbit was around for pet therapy. Monday morning I was pretty ready to go back to work and every day now will get better until the last week of May when we go for the next round.
I was very impressed with all who commented that they were inspired to exercise after the last blog entry. Keep it up -- so vital to a healthy lifestyle and I'll try to do the same.
Bunny Hugs--
Teri
I wanted to get this out on Sat. or Sun. to wish all Moms a Happy Mother's Day, especially our new Mom friends -- Robin, Amy and Jen. Alas, that didn't work but as we all know, motherhood is more than just a day so keep celebrating life!
Last Monday I had a cat scan. I asked if I could have a bunny scan instead, but they couldn't comply. When I went for chemo on Wed. I was told that I have a blood clot in my pelvis, something very common after surgery. The cure -- an injection of Lovenox to the abdomen every day for six months! One would think six weeks would do the trick but NOT. So my original neulasta training is now coming in handy. Chemo went as scheduled and again I felt fine until mid-Saturday. Sunday was a quiet day of laying low waiting for the cloud to lift. But I did have good chats with Greg and Suzi and Peter Rabbit was around for pet therapy. Monday morning I was pretty ready to go back to work and every day now will get better until the last week of May when we go for the next round.
I was very impressed with all who commented that they were inspired to exercise after the last blog entry. Keep it up -- so vital to a healthy lifestyle and I'll try to do the same.
Bunny Hugs--
Teri
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Merry Month of May
Hi to all Family and Friend Blogsters!!
Shame on me for going so long without posting an update. Why? you ask?
Well, I went back to work. That sure took a big chunk out of my days but it's great to be back to all the smiling faces at school from our 3-year old pre-K children to the crossing guard. As mentioned previously, I worked half days the first week, then went full time last week. I was ready for a nap the first week when I got home but made it through the second week fine. Of course being another week away from chemo helps. Last weekend was absolutely beautiful with temps in the 70's and 80's. I rode my bike for the first time last Saturday -- only a mile and 1/2, but made it 3 and 1/2 on Sunday. Today we went hiking in the woods and had a first experience of geo-caching-- one of Greg's pasttimes. It was fun.
Monday afternoon I am scheduled to have a cat scan, then the third dose of chemo on Wed. and Thurs. so please continue to keep us in your prayers and enjoy every day in the merry month of May!
Love and Bunny Hugs--
Teri :)
Shame on me for going so long without posting an update. Why? you ask?
Well, I went back to work. That sure took a big chunk out of my days but it's great to be back to all the smiling faces at school from our 3-year old pre-K children to the crossing guard. As mentioned previously, I worked half days the first week, then went full time last week. I was ready for a nap the first week when I got home but made it through the second week fine. Of course being another week away from chemo helps. Last weekend was absolutely beautiful with temps in the 70's and 80's. I rode my bike for the first time last Saturday -- only a mile and 1/2, but made it 3 and 1/2 on Sunday. Today we went hiking in the woods and had a first experience of geo-caching-- one of Greg's pasttimes. It was fun.
Monday afternoon I am scheduled to have a cat scan, then the third dose of chemo on Wed. and Thurs. so please continue to keep us in your prayers and enjoy every day in the merry month of May!
Love and Bunny Hugs--
Teri :)
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