It has been a precarious week. As of Wednesday night, I thought for sure I would be in the hospital with a fever on Thursday. I was feeling the same way I did the last time it happened. Aches and pains and fever. My temp was 101.0 (which is .5 higher than when I should call the doctor) when I took it at bedtime, but I just decided to go to bed and deal with it in the morning. It was down to 100.1 and has been coming down since. So for all of you that have always put me in your prayers, thank you. I know this was a great blessing.
I'm still not rid of the aches, but the fever has stayed down. This morning I had my CT scan. I just cant tell you how bad I hate the contrast they make you drink. One full cup every 20 minutes for 2 hours. I could just about throw up thinking about it. I'm sure the results of this test will be great compared to the last. I will find out from Dr. Te on Monday what they say.
I just can't believe how worn out I am! Just walking into and out of the hospital and I'm winded and shaky. Thank goodness Roger has been so good to me. I rarely do much more than dishes and laundry at home. I am so tired. And some days, like today, I get discouraged. I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and I will regain my strength and get some normalcy back. But I am tired of not feeling good. And a new round of chemo starts Monday, and I feel like I never quite bounced back from the last. I guess I am getting some venting done!! But I am truly grateful and humbled by those who continue to pray, and put my name on the prayer roll at the temple. I know without a doubt it does help me.
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Hang in there Stephanie. We are all rooting for you!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it's been a rough couple of weeks. Sorry sis. I'm glad that the fever passed and you didn't end up back in the hospital with those mean nurses who don't numb you up before they access your port! (I thought about you when I was accessing a port the other night - without any numbing cream, as usual...)
ReplyDeleteTell Abby she needs to start helping out around the house a little more. I'm not sure that she's up to laundry, but I'm sure she would do the dishes (as long as you eat pancakes with lots of syrup for dinner).
I hope that you feel a little better and can enjoy your Easter weekend before round three starts on Monday. As usual, we're praying for you. Love you, and as Ned said, Hang in there!