Update

[Laurelin]

14. Hi Sparkly!

I was wondering how you were doing. I hope your lab results give you good news!

Life with the lower dose of chemo is much easier. The 3 days when I'm actually getting chemo are not fun. I'm too miserable even to sleep. After the home nurse service comes to disconnect the chemo it's a slow recovery. By the second week I'm much better. Yesterday (8 days post chemo) I felt well enough to go out to lunch with friends, do some shopping, work out and get some housework done. It was lovely to feel human. Today I'm tired from all of yesterday's fun, but still mostly functional. Monday i go back on chemo. (It's every other week for 3 days).

The cancer markers in my blood have been dropping steadily. I think I'm due for a CT scan in 2 weeks. My doctors are really pleased by my progress so that's a pleasant change; I get smiles and optimism when I go in, instead of gloom. I'm really hoping that will continue.

I typed all this while taking a break from Pilates. I can't exercise without breaks. But at least I *can* exercise. Also breathe. Still breathing 😁

I hope you'll let us know how you're doing! And I hope you're able to enjoy the grandchild, even with exhaustion beyond words. I love your comment about remembering the day when we had unlimited energy!