We have been very happy to learn that Cynthia has tolerated the first round of chemo treatments with no major side effects and especially, no nausea. She has had a few minor issues including fatigue, but nothing that has kept her from work. She has gone in every day except the treatment days and has felt good while there. She gets tired earlier in the evening (but not much...she would always fall asleep halfway through the news...now she falls asleep at the beginning). She had enough energy to make a pot roast for her Mothers birthday on Sunday. While that was cooking, and the Packers were waxing the Bears, my son Steven and I put the lights on the tree in front of our condo. Actually, Steven put the lights and I made sure that I was the cushion that he could land on if he fell off the ladder (thank goodness no major incidents). Here is the result of his hard work.
By the way, if anyone is ever looking for someone to decorate a tree like this, he is for hire (sorry for the shameful plug).
Finally, Cynthia was told by her medical oncologist that she could not drink during the treatments (6 months). So I told her that if she was not drinking, I would not be drinking. We are now a week and a half into this and, you know, it is not that bad. Although I do miss a good glass of wine now and then.
So all is good for now and we are looking forward to Thanksgiving. Her second treatment is the week after but we feel a little better going into this session now that we understand the process.
We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and will be in touch soon.
Bobby
6 comments:
Just when I've had the crappiest week in quite some time, your blog puts it all back in perspective. Plus...six months without Absolut Cindy?? Now THAT'S heroics!! (jus kiddin) Luv ya, oh and a big Happy Birthday shout-out to CAROL too!!
xo,
Tom
Great news about week one. Kick ass Cynthia. Hugs, kisses and prayers.
Kim & Mark
Bob, keep up the good work of taking care of Cynthia.
Al and Ann
I think not drinking is a terrible idea. I'll be chillin' a martini glass for you, Cynthia.
Paul
I can't believe you took a picture of me without my bikini on - how rude!
Glad to hear treatments started well - remember you're only that much closer to the end now! Hang in there! Here's a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt to remember along your journey: "You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this - I can take the next thing that comes along!' You must do the thing which you think you cannot do."
Queen Cynthia!! I hope this note finds you in good spirits and doing well!! I've tried numerous times to access your blog but this is the first time I've actually been able to get into it - you know me and technology!!! I miss you and love you and I can't wait to get together to share a couple of "adult beverages"!!
Bob - the blog is a WONDERFUL idea - thanks so much for the updates on the Queen's progress!!
Wishing you both a very Merry Christmas and a very blessed year in 2009. You're in my thoughts and prayers always!!!
Love you both -
Princess Pam :)
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