Half way through!

I am half way through this second round of chemo now and am determined to get the last 6 treatments.  The side effects, while mild when compared to other chemo drugs, have a high likelihood of neuropathy.  That is tingling and no feeling in the fingers and toes.  This can get so bad that people can't hold things and can't walk without the assistance of a cane or a walker.  Once I start feeling tingling, they will monitor it and my chemo treatments and when I am having trouble walking, they will discontinue the chemo.  Then they hope the neuropathy will reverse, but there is no guarantee.  I am hoping that since I made it this far without any tingling, it will continue to not be an issue for me.  Only time will tell. 

My mom took me to chemo this past week and we met with the oncologist one last time before the holidays.  I will continue the weekly treatments over the holiday weeks and will meet with the oncologist again on January 6th.  I am hoping then we will get some direction as to when we will meet with the radiologist and start planning the next phase of treatment. 

My hair is continuing to grow and I will warn you now that if you come within 2 feet of me and talk with me for more than 5 minutes I will whip my scarf off and ask you what color you think it is.  I will also tell you to be honest.  I have heard all colors, including a few who think it is gray.  Wouldn't that just be the icing on this shitcake?! Gray hair at 34.  I guess this is something else that only time will tell.

James and Katie continue to have school this week.  I am planning on making a whole bunch of cookies on Tuesday for Christmas.  James has his Christmas party on Wednesday and I am helping out with it.  I am excited to be in his classroom and do some games and projects with his friends.  Thursday my mom and dad are coming for the day.  My mom will take me to chemo and my dad will watch the kids since they have no school.  They will hang out until Jay gets home from work.    Friday we are going to 3pm mass, have to remember to bring the flashlights for Silent Night at the end of mass, and then we are going to Jay's parents for Christmas Eve.  I am excited to see all the nephews (niece to arrive in March!) open all their presents.  Christmas Day will be spent at my parents with my grandfather and Rob and Audrey and the twins.  Then it will be fun to see the girls and James open up all their presents.  We're hoping to get to Michigan sometime between Christmas and New Years. 

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!  I hope that you spend the day enjoying friends, family, love and life!