Wow, last night was painful. I had so much pain in my bones which is from the shot of white blood cell builder they gave me. I am going to call and see if I can go to the Chiropractor today. Also my mouth is getting sores in it and my entire private parts front to back is raw and burning. I know to much info but Jerry had to listen to me moan all night long.
I worked on Gabby's dress this morning. I put in the sleeves. They are so tiny that it makes it difficult to sew them in especially when you can't see very good anymore.
Here is a cut picture of Gabby. She is getting so funny now. I hope I can spend time with her in the next few months. I usually can only hold her for a few minutes. Kandiss called this morning and said Nataly went to school today. And Nataly was so excited. I told her not to let her ever go to school but she told me Nana I have to I am five.
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I can't get into this blog thing. It took me almost an hour to figure out how to write you. I guess I'm just not hip enough. Well I want you to know that I love you. You are so strong. I don't think htat anyone could take this as well as you. PLease let me know if thier is anything I can do for you or your family no matter how big or small. This put a smile on my face hopfully it will yours as well.
The Man Rules
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Finally , the guys' side of the story.
( I must admit, it's pretty good.)
We always hear ' the rules '
From the female side.
Now here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!
Please note.. these are all numbered '1 '
ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon
or the changing of the tides.
Let it be.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1 . Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every
question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it.
That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become Null and Void after 7 Days.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of
the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something
Or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during
commercials..
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do
we.
1. ALL Men see in only 16 Colors, like Windows Default Settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a Color. Pumpkin is also a
fruit. We have NO idea what mauve is.
1. If it itches, it WILL be scratched.
We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say 'Nothing,' We will act
like nothing's wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an
answer you don't want to hear.
1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is
fine...Really .
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are
prepared to discuss such topics as baseball or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
Pass this to as many men as you can - to give them a laugh.
Pass this to as many women as you can - to give them a bigger
laugh
Ok so you don't know me but I feel like I know you. My name is Becky and I am Kandiss's neighbor/friend. I hear and ask about you alot. Kandiss gave me your blog address today. Hopefully you don't mind.
First of all.....I got to see cute Natalie get off the bus today and she looked ADORABLE! She is the sweetest prettiest little girl. She looked like she LOVED her first day of school!
As for you...I hope that you will get in contact with my sweet friend Erin. She has been through this horrible battle with cancer and is a fighter and example to all around her. I'm pretty sure Kandiss gave you her info.
Just know that you are loved and treasured. Stay positive and know that miracles happen! Treasure every moment and just keep smiling and spreading all your love!
Hi there! I'm Becky's friend Erin. So yeah. Chemo is no fun. I did 4 treatments of A/C and 4 treatments of Taxotere lasting about 6 months, and then 1 year of Herceptin with 6 weeks of radiation. I can completely relate with everything you're feeling...tired, sick, achey, etc.
I think the best thing you can do is tell your Dr. about all of your symptoms. You'd be surprised how many of them can be relieved! I had mouth sores pretty bad too. But recently I just found out that if you suck on something cold while your getting your infusion, it's supposed to help reduce those sores. I know a lot of women who would chew ice, or suck on popsicles, etc.
As far as the energy goes...just plan on doing things in 10 minute spurts with 3 hours of napping in between. When I was diagosed, I was 26 and had a 3 year old and a 1 year old. So it was pretty tough to keep up. Luckily I had great neighbors and friends who could help me out. That was a tough lesson for me. To let others come and clean my house, fix dinner and care for my kids. But I finally embraced the fact that I was not able to do it and others will jump at the chance to do anything to help.
As far as food goes...DO NOT EAT YOUR FAVORITE FOODS!!! If you ever want to eat your favorite foods again, don't eat them during chemo. They taste bad anyway, but you will associate the food with how you are feeling. I made that mistake with our favorite Chinese restaurant. The smell of it still brings me back to the chemo days...eww...yuck...
But I have to say even through the tough days, having no hair, no eye brows and feeling yucky, I learned so much about myself and what's really important in life. I learned to cherish my family a little more and care a little less about the dishes, the laundry and all the other things that seemed so important before.
There is a light at the end of the tunnel!! I am coming up on being 6 years cancer free this next month!!
Hang in there! Don't give up! Keep smiling! Let me know if you have any questions or just need to chat to a fellow cancer friend!
Thank you for your comments. Each one touched me the way I needed at the time. Nekiya loved the Male list. It made me laugh.
Becky, I really needed the update on My Little Family up north. I begged Kandiss not to send Nataly to school because they grow up as they walk up the stairs of the bus.
Erin - your comments helped me a lot. Today was a pretty good day it made believe that there might be good days also. I also called the DR and got more meds. The mouthwash was created by satan but it helps the pain. My DR. gave 7 days of dyflucan which is a miracle for me. Compazine doesn't make me feel better it makes me feel worse. So I am learning to be a drug addict. Funny the places we addicts can meet. No really thank you for the advice and the encouragement I was really starting to lack courage. I got a small dose today.
Love all my fam & friends
Kathlene
Hey this is Jeff and Kandiss's niece Jenni. Kandiss told me about your blog so I have been reading it for the last week or so. I love those two little girls so so much! It was fun to be with Nat for her first day of Kindergarten. At the bus stop Sydney told me she wanted to drive the bus like grama nana. It was cute. And they love to tell me about the pink bracelets they wear for grama nana's cancer. They are just the most darling things ever and they think the world of you and papa Jerry!
Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and that I love that you are using blogging as a sort of journal through all of this. I've enjoyed reading it and I will keep praying for you and your family!
Love, Jenni Skalla
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