Treatment 3

Treatment 3 came and went without too much fanfare.  Upon entering the Lab, it was determined that there was some infection around the port due to a stitch that had come out the night before.  Rather than risk introducing infection into my blood system, we had the lovely experience of using a vein in the arm.  I hope that will be the only time I have to use a vein. It was a bit uncomfortbable.

My neighbor in the next cubicle was Brother Churcher.  He said he was in the last of his chemo and they were preparing him for radiation.  His father n law, Brother Backman was there with him.  They were much quieter than the chatting gossipy women next to them.  I hope we weren't too much of a bother. 
I have had so many offers from friends to take me to the hospital and I feel very blessed by their friendships and know that I will not lack for any kind of help I might need.  Rae Reid was my escort for the day and it was fun to spend the day with her. Rae and I chatted and chatted and laughed and laughed.  My nurse was (YEAH) Tawny again.  She has such a special aura about her and I love having her as my nurse.  Kelly arrived during the treatment just to check on how things were going and Tawny started teasing him that she had heard all about him.  Funny how we conveniently couldn't remember anything we had told her.  As I was leaving I told Tawny that I would love to have her as my nurse everytime.  She assured me that she could arrange that.  We'll see what session 4 brings.

Friday I worked and did well.  I really had been wanted a chicken fried steak all week.  Kelly suggested KFC.  Unfortunately it's only served on Tuesday so I opted for Chicken Pot Pie.  Of course, once home I went to bed early.  Saturday and Sunday were fairly good days.  I rested when needed.  Sunday I attended the West Mountain Ward with Kelly and sat with the Georges.  The rest of the day was spent resting.

Monday was a day at work again.  I was very tired, but not as fatigued as I had felt in the past, however, I was feeling more nausea than in the past.  As the week progressed I experienced more nausea than in the past and had just overall feeling of not feeling well.  I called Dr. Ward's nurses and the only thing we could determine is that I had caught another bug.  Uggghh.  I started with the cold medicine again and by Saturday morning I was beginning to feel better.  Emotionally I have been in a better place this week, but still a little discouraged with the additional illness that seem to hit me. 

Thursday as I retired to bed, I noticed that the balls and heals of my feet were bright red, swollen and burning.  My fingertips, the back of my throat and my mouth are all very red and burning as well.  The nurses informed me this was just a side effect of the chemo.  My poor body is in kind of sad shape, but hey I'm alive, I can work and I am happy.  I love my life!!!!!!