Between #3 & #4

This round was significantly rougher than before. Thursday when we went in to unplug I felt like I was running at 50%, so the nurse hooked me up to a saline bag which ran for an hour. Once home I slept for 2 1/2 hours, which I usually never do. I couldn't get up and around much, but I did get to open my biweekly treat from Sharon, this time was the story of Artemus and a wood nymph fairy. Friday my eyes were very puffy, and hands were tingling and swollen, and again didn't have much energy, it was tough to work and feel like I was doing it accurately. I called the nurse to see if next time I could get less of something so I wouldn't feel so bad, and she said this is just the nature of chemo and that it is cumulative and this is just what I'll have to deal with. She suggested I come in to have my blood counts checked, but I declined thinking I just need to wait it out. Later on I managed to get to an acupuncture treatment and within a few minutes of leaving there Doug told me I'm getting the sparkle back in my eyes. Saturday was better, running more like 80% now and the swelling has gone down, I got a bit more work done and baked a batch of cookies for Valentine's Day, and after a mid afternoon acupuncture treatment I felt even better. It's early Sunday morning now, and it should be a pretty good day knowing it can just get better for the next 9 days. I've got lots to catch up on with work, but no appointments this next week will help.

Our continued thanks for the cards, well wishes, prayers and meals brought by. And the gift of all pampering items from my mom and sisters. They've been so appreciated!