One week past Chemo IV

So, I feel like this week has been a bit more exhausting than the last three times following the chemo - I have been so tired after work that I cannot do much more than make dinner, clean up, get ready for the next day and go to bed early. I think this is due to the Neupogen shots I was taking to prevent the neutropenic fevers that I had over the course of the other treatments. It does leave you very tired, and with a lot of aches and pains in the bones (specifically the back and wrists for me). The odd thing is, I get totally winded doing the most normal things - ex: walking up stairs, walking up little inclines, moving things around. I have been walking up hills, walking up stairs and moving things around all my life - it is so frustrating to find these things leaving me worn out. I'm hoping this will change; I know, I know, I am old, so I can't expect too much, but this is a bit ridiculous!

On the plus side this week, Grady and I have had some G to G bonding moments - I can't tell you how lucky I am to have him here - a grandma's absolute best dream come true! Chantal, Grady and I have also had a couple of evenings where we could take a nice walk around the neighborhood. We had an unexpected little gift on the last outing - dog poop stuck to the stroller  wheel! Little did we know that the lady walking her dog in front of us kept looking back because she "forgot" to scoop his poop -- how convenient..  In the nicest way  possible I confronted her and asked her if she had a bag and then allowed her to scrape it off the stroller wheel. She didn't protest!  In a way this was a bit of a relief - both Chantal and I kept thinking the smell was coming from each other..

Last night and today I do feel a bit better - just having it be the weekend does help. I did not work from home at all last week and I am reconsidering adjusting that schedule to include at least a few days at home to allow my self the chance to rest if I need to. And....I might sneak in a couple of moments with Grady...hmm....it's sound better by the moment.

We had a great visit from Marcia this morning - so good to see her - she is a ray of sunshine. She brought some nice hats for me and a ton of cute stuff for Grady. Loved catching up with her and we are so sorry we don't live closer. We've made plans to visit her and husband Gary in Blaine the morning after Lee Martineau's Bellingham wedding reception in July. This will likely be our big outing for the summer, which I will totally treasure.

Looking forward to relaxing the rest of the weekend and the promise of sunshine before the summer is over.

Love and hugs to you all,

Jan