This time has been a strange ebb and flow of symptoms and feelings. It could be that my body is trying to release a dead egg at the same time it is being poisoned. Or it could be an after effect from the Neprogen and all of the other antibiotics that were pumped into me … Continue reading The Days After Chemo Number Four
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White Cell Problems Part 2
I was forced to return to the hospital on Sunday do to a sudden fever. Thanks to my math teacher friends, I now know what that is in Celcius. With a 37.7 fever and low white cells, it was necessary to stay overnight. This was the worst news to me. A hospital stay means having … Continue reading White Cell Problems Part 2
The Days After Chemo Number Three
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
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
Teach Abroad Coyle-Gamero 