This picture is from a Susan G Komen Mascureade party that Doug and I went to a week ago. It was a good time, a bit too girly but Doug survived :-)
This past weekend, we had a great time in Solvang. While Doug rode 100 miles on the supported century ride, I rode a wonderful 32 miles through the beautiful countryside. I found a route on Mapmyride.com and rode by farms, rolling hills and wildflowers; it was a gorgeous day. As I rode back, I ended up following part of the century course and felt really alive as I kicked it up a notch and rode with the rest of the gang to the finish. The next day we rode a short 15 mile jaunt. Wow, two days of riding in a row for me! I feel almost normal and I definitely feel alive!
I have my next chemo this Thursday and unfortunately, while I was supposed to be done by now, I don't think I will be done until sometime in May. The oncologist says that because my white counts are so impacted, that we will continue with three week cycles. Sigh.
The good news?... no, not my back... I still have my same sciatica. I am considering another epidural shot though. Maybe the second will work? The good news is that my niece Chloe and sister Monica are coming to visit in a little over a week. I can't wait! And it will be so much fun to have Mon here for Passover. And lastly, I am excited about going to my company's annual conference in Colorado and seeing my work friends and clients. My oncologist cleared me for the trip but insisted I be back on Friday to check my blood counts and for my weekly Herceptin.
Thank you all for your continued support. It's hard to be up all the time and I still get down at times. I appreciate all of the kind words and supportive comments.
Mo
Love the picture. You look great. I'm looking forward to seeing you.
ReplyDeleteYour photos of your ride were beautiful. I heard that the wind was blowing like crazy that day so good for you if you still felt strong after 32 miles.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog, and the tips about hair loss and buzz cutting. I think that I am going to have Eric give me a long buzz tonight to prepare me for the short one that I will probably end up getting before long. Your hair looks wonderful very short, but I think that my ears are going to stick out so that I will look a bit like Obama ( could have been worse - I'm pretty sure that they aren't as big as Bush's! ). I'll go over and ask Michelle for her poofin recipe - I've been pretty good about keeping on top of that little problem, but more roughage can't be a bad idea! I have prickly feet and legs from the meds and my oncologist is reducing the paclitaxel by 20% on Wednesday. Don't know what difference that will make to my side effects and recovery... I hope that you can get relief for you sciatica - is that cancer or chemo related? Just wondering what other stuff I have to look forward to. I think about you often and hope that you are soon at the end of your tunnel. XX
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