Chemo # 5 - Day 5

Number 5 Chemo infused last Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Dose adjustment took place to the appropriate dose for the response of my bone marrow. Side effects continue, but one learns to deal with them. Sometimes that means extra hours on the couch from the constant fatigue.

Have been watching a Mother Robin build a nest outside our dining room window. She faithfully sat for weeks on that nest. There seems to be a Mom and Dad combination as two adult robins are usually seen nearby. This past week two little heads popped up in the nest. It has been fascinating watching the parents bring bits of food....worms?....to them. The baby robins grow so quickly. Talk about being faithful as a Mother.

Had to include a picture of our Aspen. She is a delight....well most of the time. We get used to her snoring, her cough, her routine.....and she to our routine as well.
Mark, Cinda, Annika, and Toby return to the states from Mongolia on June 2nd...16 days, but who is counting. Aspen is power sleeping until then.

4 going on 5 for Linda Plus adventure for Don

Almost two weeks ago, #4 Chemo was administered. However, because of low blood counts, I had to have the dosage reduced by 15 %. There have been a variety of reactions. The cold sensitivity tops the list. Fatigue seems always to be present.

Over the last several weeks, Don has noted a deterioration in his vision in one eye. This is the eye that had surgery last August when they peeled a membrane off the retina on the back of the eye. Yes, deterioration certainly had occurred. Thus, last Wednesday he has a cataract removed with the placement of an intra-ocular lens. Over the next few days, his vision improved almost hourly. Now he can see well enough to vacuum the floors and know that he has pick up everything.....Both my hair as well as the dogs!

This Wednesday, Chemo #5.

Pray that I can receive the full dosage and the cancer cells continue to be killed.