Well, folks, I did it. Sixteen chemo completed! When the machine beeped that I was done, a collective cheer went up. The prayer is that I never have to do this again. The party, however, was lovely, with friends and family coming by, and all the nurses stopping in to congratulate me. Thank you to those who came by to offer support, and to all those who left email and telephone messages for me. :-)
Right now the Benedryl (which makes me sleepy) and the Decadron (which makes me feel like I've had too much caffiene) are duking it out, and the Benedryl is winning, so I'm off to bed. Love to all!
Love,
Kristina
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Sixteen is my lucky number
Today is number sixteen of sixteen. In July, when I started chemo, I could barely imagine what it would feel like to be done. Today, I will begin to find out! I dread the next week, but I am thrilled at the prospect of next Tuesday, when I'll be feeling a bit better, and I will start to feel better every day without knocking myself down with another chemo.
Some friends and family have agreed to meet me at the hospital for a final chemo party - hey, you know me, any excuse to have a party is a good one! I'll provide a cheese platter, cupcakes, and eclairs...and my friends and family will provide me with distraction so that I don't run out of the hospital screaming before it's done.
This is a time for reflection. After a few days, I'm sure that reflection will make it to the blog. ;-)
Love,
Kristina
Some friends and family have agreed to meet me at the hospital for a final chemo party - hey, you know me, any excuse to have a party is a good one! I'll provide a cheese platter, cupcakes, and eclairs...and my friends and family will provide me with distraction so that I don't run out of the hospital screaming before it's done.
This is a time for reflection. After a few days, I'm sure that reflection will make it to the blog. ;-)
Love,
Kristina
Sunday, December 11, 2005
The energy crisis
Well, after my last post I crashed again. Not unexpected, so not even disappointing. After a couple of activities on Saturday, I was just wiped out, and found myself crawling into my PJs just after 5pm to go to bed. Ryan brought me dinner on a tray (thank you to Ryan for delivering and Natasha for making...that meal fed us twice!) and I went to bed and to sleep early.
Today I feel better, though not lively, and I went to the Farmer's Market with Michele & Lori to do some more 3-Day fundraising. I am very pleased to say that we've brought in about $500 in cash (and one check) to date (and this is not yet reflected on the fundraising website as we're holding on to the cash to make just one deposit after our last winter day at the market, Dec. 18). The little bit here, little bit there, method of collecting donations is certainly making a difference, and I really have enjoyed spending time with Lori & Michele at the market, as well as with the Barnes & Noble group (Lori, Michele, Holly, and Donna....plus Jenny, who came after I left so I'm sorry I missed her).
Off to rest again now. Only a few more days 'til my last chemo!
Love,
K
Today I feel better, though not lively, and I went to the Farmer's Market with Michele & Lori to do some more 3-Day fundraising. I am very pleased to say that we've brought in about $500 in cash (and one check) to date (and this is not yet reflected on the fundraising website as we're holding on to the cash to make just one deposit after our last winter day at the market, Dec. 18). The little bit here, little bit there, method of collecting donations is certainly making a difference, and I really have enjoyed spending time with Lori & Michele at the market, as well as with the Barnes & Noble group (Lori, Michele, Holly, and Donna....plus Jenny, who came after I left so I'm sorry I missed her).
Off to rest again now. Only a few more days 'til my last chemo!
Love,
K
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