I just wanted to let everyone know that Mom's third (of four) chemotherapy treatment is coming up on Monday, February 1st.
Her side effects continue to be limited to fatigue and a little loss of appetite, but beyond that, nothing else.
She is getting physically stronger by the day and continues to want to do more things for herself. This is a big deal to her and I hope we can find a way to make that work out for her.
Mentally, she is still confused at times and not able to communicate what I know she is thinking. This is frustrating to her and I can see that it bothers her. We're not sure at this point if that is something that will work itself out and get better or not. We will just have to wait and see.
Continued thanks to the ESC Region XI team for their dinner support for Mom and Dad. You just don't know how much this helps and how much we all appreciate it. Thank you.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Going Along
Sorry for the lengthy delay between posts. Things have been busy.
Mom had a very good visit with her mother, sister, and brother-in-law toward the end of last week. She enjoyed it so much. It was great to see them as well.
She continues to do as much as she can do, and is pushing herself daily to do more things. You can see that she misses being independent and wants to regain a sense of that independence as soon as she is able to.
There are struggles, of course, but she is tolerating the chemotherapy treatments extremely well. Hopefully after the complete regimen, we will see some improvement in her condition and have a positive medical report. We will see.
Thank you for all your continued support and thoughts. Mom and Dad truly appreciate all the help.
Mom had a very good visit with her mother, sister, and brother-in-law toward the end of last week. She enjoyed it so much. It was great to see them as well.
She continues to do as much as she can do, and is pushing herself daily to do more things. You can see that she misses being independent and wants to regain a sense of that independence as soon as she is able to.
There are struggles, of course, but she is tolerating the chemotherapy treatments extremely well. Hopefully after the complete regimen, we will see some improvement in her condition and have a positive medical report. We will see.
Thank you for all your continued support and thoughts. Mom and Dad truly appreciate all the help.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Nice Day Today
Mom had an appointment this morning for blood work. This is a quick trip and has gone well in the past.
Today was no exception. In fact, Mom did very well. I am very happy to report that she walked the entire way into the doctor's office and back out again. Normally, for something like this we will use the wheelchair, but today she was absolutely determined to walk. I take that as a good sign.
Also, speaking of determination, Mom is becoming more and more determined to do things for herself. She explained to me today that she was very frustrated having my Dad and I wait on her all the time. She feels like she won't know what she is capable of doing unless she tries. Makes perfect sense. And another good sign, in my opinion.
I am happy to see that she is reaching towards goals and trying to move ahead as best she can. I would be worried if she suddenly changed into someone who was uninterested in trying things or competing. It just would not be her nature.
She is also excited that her mother, sister, and brother-in-law are coming to visit. I hope she will get an opportunity to spend some quality time with them.
Today was no exception. In fact, Mom did very well. I am very happy to report that she walked the entire way into the doctor's office and back out again. Normally, for something like this we will use the wheelchair, but today she was absolutely determined to walk. I take that as a good sign.
Also, speaking of determination, Mom is becoming more and more determined to do things for herself. She explained to me today that she was very frustrated having my Dad and I wait on her all the time. She feels like she won't know what she is capable of doing unless she tries. Makes perfect sense. And another good sign, in my opinion.
I am happy to see that she is reaching towards goals and trying to move ahead as best she can. I would be worried if she suddenly changed into someone who was uninterested in trying things or competing. It just would not be her nature.
She is also excited that her mother, sister, and brother-in-law are coming to visit. I hope she will get an opportunity to spend some quality time with them.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
A Bit Rough
The last couple of days have been a little rough for Mom. This treatment has hit her a little harder than the previous one.
I don't know if that is because the effects are cumulative or if it's just that way sometimes.
She's very tired and just a little bit cranky. But cranky is not necessarily bad, just different than usual.
We have a trip to the doctor's office tomorrow morning for labs. I'll see how she is doing then and how well that trip goes.
I don't know if that is because the effects are cumulative or if it's just that way sometimes.
She's very tired and just a little bit cranky. But cranky is not necessarily bad, just different than usual.
We have a trip to the doctor's office tomorrow morning for labs. I'll see how she is doing then and how well that trip goes.
Monday, January 18, 2010
The Beat Goes On
Not much different going on with Mom over the past couple of days.
She is really tired, resting most of the time, and hanging in there. Her appetite is not as good as it was over the past several weeks, so she is eating a bit less than before.
I suppose that could be another side effect manifesting itself.
Overall, this chemotherapy treatment is treating Mom much the same as the last one.
She continues to give it all she has.
She is really tired, resting most of the time, and hanging in there. Her appetite is not as good as it was over the past several weeks, so she is eating a bit less than before.
I suppose that could be another side effect manifesting itself.
Overall, this chemotherapy treatment is treating Mom much the same as the last one.
She continues to give it all she has.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Continuing On
Mom is having an average day today. No big side effects or anything, but she is extremely tired. This matches what she experienced after her first treatment and if it holds true, she will be fatigued like this for the better part of the next week to ten days.
After that, about a week before her third treatment, things should improve.
She is eating well, and continues to have a good appetite. These are good things and should help her recover from the chemotherapy that much faster.
Mentally, she is about the same. I told her today that she was good at using lots of words and not actually saying anything. She does that when she is trying to get a thought across. Dad and I are used to it, but for anyone who doesn't visit with her regularly, take note.
Our next appointment with the doctor's office is Thursday, for lab work. Should be a fast visit.
We continue to be so appreciative of the people, especially from Region XI, that are helping out. Thank you.
After that, about a week before her third treatment, things should improve.
She is eating well, and continues to have a good appetite. These are good things and should help her recover from the chemotherapy that much faster.
Mentally, she is about the same. I told her today that she was good at using lots of words and not actually saying anything. She does that when she is trying to get a thought across. Dad and I are used to it, but for anyone who doesn't visit with her regularly, take note.
Our next appointment with the doctor's office is Thursday, for lab work. Should be a fast visit.
We continue to be so appreciative of the people, especially from Region XI, that are helping out. Thank you.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Not Bad Today
Mom felt pretty good today, although she was tired. Still no unpleasant side effects from the latest chemotherapy treatment.
My aunt and her husband are coming to visit this weekend, which will really make Mom happy. I know she will enjoy seeing them.
Maybe we will even play some dominoes. It's been a long time since I've played 42.
My aunt and her husband are coming to visit this weekend, which will really make Mom happy. I know she will enjoy seeing them.
Maybe we will even play some dominoes. It's been a long time since I've played 42.
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