I will not admit defeat, but I will admit that this chemo gave me a nice little right hook. I wasn't completely knocked out. But there were moments I was on the ropes and needed a breather. Pardon the boxing metaphor. I think the most difficult part is knowing that I am sick because of … Continue reading The Days After Chemo Number Three
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Chemotherapy Treatment Number Three
I woke up feeling a bit yucky. I don't really know why. My stomach was a little out of sorts and I just didn't feel that surge of energy, that "let's kick this thing" attitude that I felt for the previous two treatments. It could be that I am already getting sick of this mess. … Continue reading Chemotherapy Treatment Number Three
Christmas in our PJs
All I wanted for Christmas was to remain in my PJs and watch Christmas movies. And I got my wish plus a little extra. I woke up to the sweetest slips in my stocking. Mom and I decided that instead of presents, we would write notes of wishes - items or ideas that we would … Continue reading Christmas in our PJs
To My HHS Family
I received the sweetest video from my HHS family. I love you all so much. You have no idea how much this made my day! I miss you all like crazy and want you to know that ya done made me cry and laugh and feel very very very loved. To Carmen: You look amazing, … Continue reading To My HHS Family
The First Cut
As I said before, I noticed my hair falling out this week. The thing about long hair is that it falls out A LOT! I´m talking serious rings of a lion's mane around my desk at school, clumps in my bathroom, strands and strands on my sweaters. I just could not get away from my … Continue reading The First Cut
A Mom Reality Check…
I came home after my psychology session and told my mom that I was positive my hair was falling out. "Are you sure?" she asked. "I mean did you see the clump of hair in my garbage can today?" "Oh, please! That was nothing compared the animal I found under your bed from all of … Continue reading A Mom Reality Check…
I Noticed…
I have extremely thick curly hair. And my hair sheds like crazy! I distinctly remember a time when our upstairs shower was not draining. Mom opened up the drain and basically pulled out an entire wig. I mean no exaggeration, we could have donated the thing to Locks of Love it was so much hair. … Continue reading I Noticed…
The Days After Chemo Number Two
Once again, I am feeling really good - no nausea, no major fatigue, and I didn't even have the weird red face flush that I got last time around . But this time, I took it way easy after chemo because I had a goal... My dear friend turned 40 on Friday. It was bad … Continue reading The Days After Chemo Number Two
Chemotherapy Treatment Number Two
I was a little nervous for this one. My lack of symptoms from the last treatment made me think that this one would be my doozy! But I guess my body is stronger than the average bear because this one was easier than the first...no pain, no reactions, no symptoms. And best of all, it … Continue reading Chemotherapy Treatment Number Two
It’s Official: I Work with the Best People in the World
On my desk on Wednesday, directly after third period sat a box. The top was covered in orange construction paper and colored pocka-dotted bulletin board borders. This box could only be from one group of people...teachers. When I opened it, hand-cut construction hearts surrounded goodies to take with me to chemo. My beautiful colleagues and … Continue reading It’s Official: I Work with the Best People in the World
Teach Abroad Coyle-Gamero 