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Feeling better!

I went to the oncologist Monday and when he saw how sick I was and how bad my chest was rattling they hooked my up with  IV antibiotics.  I also had a shot of steroids. I am already starting to feel better! I had more energy today than I have had in 3 weeks! I even cooked for my family!  I had to sit down a lot but it was nice to get up and do something.  Monday I couldn't even walk to my bathroom and today I cleaned it! hee hee. I can honestly say that the way I feel today makes me know that I will be ok. I was getting scared there for a while when I wasn't bouncing back from that last chemo.

My mom came today and did all my laundry. I just can't walk up and down the stairs.  She has gone to all my appointments with me!  I love her so much.

Megan's 18th birthday is tomorrow!  I can't believe my little baby girl is growing up. :(

I have to go next Monday and have all my scans done. A bone scan, and a CT scan of my abdomen, thorax and pelvis. I just know that it will all turn out ok.  I will start radiation after my tests are done. I am so ready to have my life back. This had been one heck of a ride. One that I don't ever want to get on again!

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Anonymous said…
Good news!  You even sound like you are feeling better!  And hopeful.  Um, I don't think cleaning is the FIRST thing that I'd do - but I certainly understand the satisfaction you got from being able to do something NORMAL.  Good luck on all your tests.  I hope they can get it all done at once, and not a long series of things.
Take care,  Stephanie
March 7, 2007 at 1:53 AM
Anonymous said…
I am so happy life is returning to you!!!! You battled well my little warrior in pink!

K.
March 7, 2007 at 7:33 AM
Anonymous said…
Trish glad you are feeling better....know its been a long hard road, you keep hanging in there dear.  Want to mention something you may already know about, but if you haven't read or heard about this want to pass on to you.  Prior to starting radiation, the sooner the better, take daily some ginger, be it in spice form, tea, gingersnap cookies....read years ago in a Doctors column how this helps with the burning sensations, etc. that radiation can cause.  Have past this on to many folks having radiation including my Sis Mary Ann and it seems to have helped them all.  Arlene (AJ)
March 7, 2007 at 4:43 PM
Anonymous said…
 Glad your feeling better.  Good luck on your scans.

                 Julie
March 7, 2007 at 6:06 PM
Anonymous said…
Hi Trish. Glad you are feeling better. Keep up the positive attitude and spirits. You will make it through this with flying colors. You've got my email addy. Write me anytime. I just posted an update, check it out. My prayers are always with you and I pray that all the tests come out ok and that you get through the radiation with no problems. Blessings always, Barbara
March 9, 2007 at 6:27 PM
Anonymous said…
So glad you are feeling better...been thinkin about you!
Hugs,
Terri
March 9, 2007 at 7:14 PM
Anonymous said…
That's such great news. I'm so excited for you, that your feelin better and even cleaning your bathroom. You must feel good.  Cos hey I don't need an excuse to not clean my bathroom. Haha. Well your messages should get better and better now , how cool. Love Jacqui in NZ
March 11, 2007 at 11:51 PM
Anonymous said…
Glad that you are feeling better.

Good Luck with the scans
Hugs
Jayne
March 12, 2007 at 10:37 AM
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