I've Been A Slacker

Sorry that I have not posted in a while. Here's what's been going on:

[FRIDAY 11/16]: Friday started off as a good day. However by 10 am I had bone pain from the Neopogen in my chest. It was like the pain I had in my pelvic bone with the last series of shots, dull and distinct. I had an appointment at Zion to have my PICC line dressing change and mentioned to the RN that I was having chest pain. She said that I needed to go to the ER to rule out any other possible reasons that might be causing chest pain. So after an EKG, 2 vials of blood, a chest xray, 950mg of Tylenol, and 3 hours of total waiting, they sent me home. I was okay and it was just the chest wall pain from the Neupogen. Too bad the Tylenol did not work on my stomach ache.

Thank goodness Melissa came over to the house to watch the girls! Since she was there Ray was able to meet me in the ER. It was nice not to have to lay there the entire time by myself. The girls were mad because they were supposed to have a slumber party at Monica's, but Melissa's stayed the night and they had a fake slumber party. :-)

Tracy brought us dinner. The chili was great! Thank you very much!

[SATURDAY 11/17]: So after a crazy night in the ER it was off to work. This is the day that we work during parent conferences that allows us to have the Wednesday before Thanksgiving off. My stomach was still hurting but the day went by fast.

[SUNDAY 11/18]: I woke up with my stomach still hurting from Friday night. I have only 5 days left before my next chemo and I am waiting for my good days. Where are my good days at? My stomach hurt all day and I had to drink this awful medicine in the morning to help it out. I watched the Cooking Channel for at least 2 hours from bed and did not do much all day. The medicine did not start kicking in until 5ish but my stomach was still hurting :-(.

[MONDAY 11/19]: Maryam came over again this morning. This time there were dishes and lunches for her to attend to. We kept her busy. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH, MARYAM!!!!!!!!! Also, my stomach does NOT hurt anymore. Hurray for small miracles. I am at work today but there are no kids. It is Parent Conference, so we are just meeting with parent all day. My hair is in pretty sad shape. I am now having to wear a headband/scarf to cover the thining from above. There is really not much left, but what is left is hanging in there. Well, either way, I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and seeing all of my family!