Two weeks later we have this beautiful water heater (FINALLY) in place. Mold made the timeline longer than expected. Kenji claimed he was getting used to cold showers. I took not a single cold shower because fuck that. We are officially ready for the final round. Super huge shout out to our neighbor and friend, … Continue reading We have hot water!
First, the CA-125 result wasn't as dramatic as previous results. But I'm still in a downward trend, with an additional point lost. The doc said results would slow. I'm hoping I get into the teens by the end of treatment, but I'll take anything in the normal range. Some photos from the day:
Okay dear readers, near and far, help me out! What is your power song? AKA: The song that you just can't help shaking your booty to and dancing to and puts you in a great mood and you can just listen to over and over again... That's the song I want from you. Or songs. … Continue reading Power Songs & Food Prep
This is the best news to get at the start of a new round.
Well, my "coming out" party on Facebook was an overwhelming success. The outpouring of love and support... I grinned, I laughed, I cried as I read people's comments. My heart feels so full. I stared at the blinking cursor of my status update for easily 10 minutes, trying to figure out how to drop the … Continue reading Wow.
Met with the doc today and she is very happy with my progress. She's excited to see my next CA-125 results in two weeks and thinks we may get down to normal range. Great news! And I surprised her with the blue wig today. She liked it a lot!
In honor of St. Patty's day and lunch with a friend, I'm wearing my green and figured a little red-headed action was also appropriate.
First, I just completed Day 1 of Round 3! Blood levels were where they needed to be, obviously. (Woohoo!) I am now just over a week away from being HALFWAY DONE with chemo. Holy crap. The time, it flies. (Rhonda, this one is for you.) Now, time for the story that goes with my title: Some … Continue reading Customer Compassion
My week of quarantine has not been without other progress. I decided, ever being the optimist, that I would take this week for myself and knock out some long overdue projects I've been wanting to give my attention. Right before my diagnosis, a friend and I had begun the process of starting a t-shirt business … Continue reading Making the most of things
Thanks to everyone who came out Sunday bringing wigs, food, and fun! Special shout out to D for her amazing wig contribution (13 in total!)! Yes, I have totally been putting different ones on the past 24 hours. I've got big plans for these wigs. Okay, maybe not sooo big. But a photo project is … Continue reading Wig Success!
All I can Do is Smile 