Tuesday, 20 January 2009

My Dear Friends,

I have received a scolding from across the Atlantic for not posting in a long time. My friend in Spain IM'd Mark.

Nothing has changed. I get nervous on the first of every month when they do a more comprehensive blood test. This month's test was better than last, so I'm maintaining.

The nurse said that yesterday I started my 18th (4 week) cycle of this chemo. I am trying to remain positive.

I'm still taking my vitamins: a multi-vitamin, calcium for my bones, Vitamin E for my veins, milk thistle for the liver and lately, a Vitamin C. Mark has a cold and I caught it two days ago, despite being anal about wiping down railings and doorknobs. Since yesterday was a 3-chemical chemo, with the cold on top of it, I don't feel very well today. It will pass, though.

I'm up for my routine heart test so I need to go make an appt for that.

Gained some weight but it's hard to take walks for exercise in the winter. I'm afraid of falling om a slippery sidewalk...although I wiped out coming upstairs last night after a bathroom break at 3am. Thought I was on the top step but had one more to go. We've all done that. Mark jumped out of bed to collect me. I'm OK.

Thank you for your continued prayers.

Love,
Jeanette