Thanksgiving

A great Thanksgiving celebration was had by all as you can see! Bert's sister Mary and her husband Ron joined us, and of course our Mikie was home for the celebration. Only one missing was Michael, who spent the holiday with his family in Connecticut, but we were lucky enough to keep Rachel home with us. We had a great day of feasting, Bert did a fabulous job of cooking, and I had a big nap while all the work was going on.

After dinner we went to the movies. A great day over all.

Tuesday, 22 November

Dr. check up today went great. Results from the CBC (full panel of blood tests) looks great. No problem with white blood cells, no depressed immunity. Thats good since everyone else around me seems to have a cold! Got a flu shot today, too. Dr. said if I had an easy time with the nausea the first time, it shouldn't get much worse. So, I am ready for the next round of chemo tomorrow!

Friday November 18th

What a busy week. Or maybe it just feels that way since it was the first week I think I have work five full work days. Not a single doctors office, no going home early. Amazing how great it is to feel normal. Plus, the work week was demanding and busy, didn't feel like anyone was keeping work from me, to be certain I didn't "over do" it!

Went out last night to movie and dinner with my friend Trisha. Saw Prime, don't bother. It was funny that it was only 2 of us in the theatre, so we could gab whenever we wanted. Then went out after the movie with other friends for cocktails and stayed out til midnight! Ain't I something!

Getting ready for Turkey Day! Only 5 days till Michal arrives!

wednesday, cold Weather 11/16

OK, so in spite of Rachels lessons on how to Blog, you can see I am having trouble getting the hang of it. Tried to change the heading on my entry, and ended up posting only the headings! I will have to get a second lesson from Rae.

Finally, Wednesday, winter arrived in Northern Virginia. When I left for work today, it was 75. When I got home, it was raining to beat the band, and 40 degrees. Felt so good I went back to my volunteer group tonight, and helped pack 2200 backpacks for local school kids. The city figures that for many of these kids, the book inside is the only book that these kids own! Pretty amazing in a county where the average home price is something like $800K. The project was fun, and its nice to be busy and normal. Beth's Blog

one week since first medically approved poisoning

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Tuesday, November 15th

Feeling great today.

I get a shot 24 hours after each chemo dose, to make me produce white blood cells. They gave me a 15 minute, I think, description of all the side effects, and how my bones would be all achy and sore on Sunday and Monday. Made it thru both days without a twinge. My only complaint today is the hot flashes caused by the medications, and since it is 75 degrees, in spite of being the middle of November, I keep complaining that the apartment is too dang hot!

First Chemo Treatment!

Mom had her first chemo treatment on Wednesday morning. She had to be at the hospital at 9am and didn't leave until 1pm! They fed her soda and crackers and let her listen to Harriet the Ipod, and she stayed warm under the nice blanket knitted by Joanna. All of the nurses were jealous of the beautiful handknitted blanket!

She spent the last two days feeling a little tired but mostly good. She's taken a lot of naps and a lot of drugs to counteract any nausea or sickiness.

Dad and Rachel and Michael are taking great care of her!

Thanks for all the cards and notes - its great to have all your support!

Looking Hot!

Here's Mom doing what she does best - being in charge!

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