Did I really get infusion #2 yesterday? Thus far my body is aware, but the symptoms are very mild indeed, for which I’m grateful, truly. B and I spend the day going to accupuncture, getting the neulasta shot to help production of white blood cells, eating wonderful chicken soup and taking a nap with our…
9/23, Cowgirls, magic, and biblical ironies
Day 1, cycle 2, I think if we were to ask P if she were nervous, or something like it, she would deny it. But, after these few years, I can detect a layer of subtle anxiety. I think it is kind of like when sparring and somebody demonstrates that they can land a solid…
Cycle 1 Day 14
Today is the end of cycle 1.  We have made it around this course once, in really good shape. I must say that days 5-14 were very nice indeed. I’ve got a ride and lots of company for tomorrow’s infusion. I’ve got an idea what meds, ginger concoctions, massage and breathing might be helpful this time. I…
9/16 Nourish
By supplementing the chemo with herbs and accupuncture, I feel like I’m putting really good compost into a barron soil. I am aware that the balance within my system is seriously being disrupted with chemo. I drew “nourish” today, after drinking my astragalus root tea which tastes nutty and sweet. Perhaps I’ll have to do…
Dizzi Drums and Dulcimer, 9/16
Just because a good friend recommended her: And because this is as much about celebrating life as about recording our experience with cancer.
9/15
I have been avoiding doing an entry because I didn’t want “A’s sacrifice” to get bumped out of first position. It’s such a profound thing to me. She’d say “Mom, it’s ok, just keep going.” or something like that.   So I’m basically describing my life in terms of the 14 day cycle (how chemo-esque), I’m on…
I like Cowboy{Girl} Songs, 9/12
I’ve been trying to make more sense of the Cow Girl metaphor. Today I remembered favorite songs from a long time ago and far far away. The last two lines of the refrain was a lot of how I felt when I was 18. “‘Cos they’ll never stay home and they’re always alone. Even with…
Cycle 1 Day 4 Saturday, 9/12
Going to A’s soccer game and talking with parents and friends. Taking a walk in the woods. Napping with the katz.  Baking a  blueberry pie. Picking scrumptious sungold and sweet 100 tomatoes from our garden and making pesto out of fresh basil. Going to the dump with E and giving in to his request to pick up a hot dog…
Recent Comments
- ralph morini on Boatbuilding project Summer 2019
- Kevin Klott on Three Videos, ED 659
- Vivian on ADA, Single Starting Point
- Robert Heath on Current Topic One, ED 650
- John on Current Topic Two, ED 650
-
Recent Posts
Categories
Archives
Follow Me