Half Way

Well, I am halfway finished with my treatment. I feel pretty good after this one. Of course I didn't sleep much last nigth and I have Hoosier on my lap as I type this.

We are gearing up for the Race for The Cure Walk. There is still time to support our team "Rhonda's Follies Boobgere".

I will blog some more later. Can't type with Hoosier here. he is demanding my full attention.

Rhonda

Update

Thank you to everyone who has registered to walk with us and who have donated to our team. I think we are going to have about 30 walkers on our team and that is truly amazing to me!! We couldn't do it without you! Thank you for the donations, I think we are going to beat our goal.

I have my third treatment this coming Wednesday and then only 3 more. I am glad to think it is halfway over. Overall, I am feeling ok. I have had some bad muscle pain but there are drugs for that. I haven't had a lot of nausea because there are drugs for that. I have had some trouble sleeping and there are also drugs for that. Whatever the side effect, there are drugs for that. The point is to not suffer through and I am grateful for modern medicine.

I have been traveling some with work and leave again on the 31st. It drives Sharon nutty. I am careful about being around people and don't do any more than I have too. This will be my last trip until I finish treatment.

That's about it right now.
More later.
Rhonda

Rhonda's Follies Boobgere

Please join us for Race for the Cure. Click the link below to join our team. Thank you!!

http://austin.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/AUS_AustinAffiliate/926066142?pg=team&fr_id=1240&team_id=116100

Hope to see you on Race Day!!
Rhonda

Race for the Cure Team Name Contest

We are having a contest for our Race for the Cure Team name. The Race/Walk/Crawl/Ride is Sunday Nov 1 in Austin. I have uploaded the t-shirt design (by Sigrid K. Zahner) to inspire you.The winner will receive One dozen world famous, Round Rock Donuts and a t-shirt of course. We will announce the winner on Sunday, August 16, 2009.

My first week without hair

Well, the first week without hair is almost over. It has been a week full of anxiety and apprehension. But, I think it is getting better. Of course the Xanax the doctor gave me will help!!

Siggy is here making me hats. She knitted the cutest and softest hat for me. It's awesome!! She also made me some sleep hats too that are nice and soft.

More later.

#2

I finished treatment #2. I didn't sleep very well last night, but it's the steroids that I have to take. So far, not too much nausea. They say that comes on the 3rd or 4th day when the steroids leave your body. I am hoping it won't be too bad.

Sharon and Siggy went off shopping. I am going for a nap. They are working on the shirt design for the Race for the Cure on Nov 1. It will be awesome!!

I'll write more later.

It's a new day

I was feeling a bit depressed yesterday at the fact I now have to wear a scarf, bandana, something to cover the bald spots. I liked my hair that short, it was kind of fun and sassy!!

Now, it's a new day. The cancer is real. It is visible to everyone. I think one reason I have been able to keep a positive attitude is I could "hide" it. I will have to work harder at having a strong, positive attitude. And I will!

I am glad Siggy is coming for a visit. She arrives tomorrow with a new, pink hat for me to wear around the house, to sleep, where ever I feel like wearing it. It will be good for Sharon too, she deserves to laugh and have some fun. She is working very hard at being a wonderful caretaker, making sure I eat right, drink enough, stay healthy.

More about Hair

Today was the day my hair started falling out by the handful. As you can see, I have a new look. It wasn't as difficult as I had thought it would be, but I think it was for Sharon. Anyone who wants to copy me it is a '4' on the clipper setting!! LOL.

Sharon thinks we should shave Hoosier just for kicks, but I won't allow it!! He is doing better since we changed his food. He isn't as cranky.

Hugs,
Rhonda and Sharon