Had my second chemo yesterday which was let's see, THREE hours shorter, which was great. I was only there from 1:00-5:30! So far today I feel pretty good, not quite as spacey, but definitely am going to take it easy today.
Dr. West assures me that feeling only 75-80 percent is really GOOD, and that I should really be happy and try to relax into not being 120 percent for the duration. He reminded me that I am lucky to feel as good as I do, lots of people don't. So okay. I get it.
Clearly, it's time to order Battlestar Galactica the series (I'm doing that right after this, so no one get any great ideas of doing it for me....:-)), get further back into AbFab (thanks Vandy), watch all three Lord of the Rings back to back, finish up Firefly (excellent choice Dana, even if the chemo nurses don't like it) and find all the really bad romantic comedies Matt never lets us go to.
All while enjoying the non-alcoholic wine my friend Pam sent yesterday. I have to tell you all....Monday night, I was ready to put some serious damage on this lovely little italian red I've had my eyes on all week. Poured a glass, smelled heavenly. Drank a big gulp, and almost choked. It didn't taste bad....it just FELT like hydrochloric acid in my mouth and throat. Insert expletive of your choice here.
Darn it. So, maybe they have made great strides with non-alcoholic wines since I was pregnant with Luce. Maybe not. I will taste and report.
xoxo - melissa
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Hooray for shorter chemo days, and 80 percent! Lots of love. (P.S. I highly recommend "Music & Lyrics" for a feel good romantic comedy.)
Mel,
You sound great! I will continue to hope that the treatment keeps on being somewhat bearable for you. Also, I love your Doctor's attitude. Keep at it, you are going to kick the crap out of this thing!
XOX
Michael G
Join the BSG ranks! If you really get into like me and my other geeky friends, you can get your own call sign.
I have the 10 episodes of Season 4 saved on my TiVo. Let me know when you are ready.
Hi Melissa-
Glad to hear that your treatments are going ok and that that lovely positive attitude of your is fully intact. I am thinking abut you a lot.
If you need more media addiction suggestions, Kevin and I have really enjoyed the A&E series Mad Men. It’s really well done and particularly interesting because of the advertising biz. Let me know if you are feeling up to a good stretch on Flexability, you are welcome to come by the showroom and get a "demo"!
Kim
Melissa - I hope you know you've got a great cheering section out here rooting for you. We all wish you the very best and will do whatever we can to support you. Thoughts and prayers for sure and wishing you the very, very best. We love you dearly.
Dave Marriott
Hi Melissa,
I'm not sure what planet I've been on the last two months, but I just found out about this today. You sound great and so positive. It's awesome to read your blog, your spirit is shining through!
My husband and/or I would love to take Lucie on some play dates with our Lucy. They would have so much fun together! Let me know your schedule and when would be good times we can come pick her up.
Call or email ANY time you need anything -- dinner or groceries, or to scream...anything. I don't want to impose or overload you but know that I'm here, just down the road, so let me know.
Keep that beautiful head up. You will beat this damn thing. If anyone can, it's you. You and your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Molly Woodruff (Anderson)
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email: molly@collective-edit.com
Love you, love you, love you. Mmwaaa! That was a kiss on the cheek in case you didn't know what Mmwaa is. Wasn't quite sure how to spell that. It was great to see you last weekend and that appetizer is on my mind daily. Mmmm.
Love,
MO
M - I've been considering watching the entire Star Wars series and had the great fortune of having my Netflix queue filled up with comedies by a loving friend. Yes, I have embraced the couch. And so will you, by the sounds of things. Glad you're feeling so good (and, yeah, 80% is really good.)xoxox
Hey Meliss,
Love reading your posts. I am glad you are feeling at least 80%. I am still sending you healing reiki. Can't wait to hear about Lucies big adventure into Kindergarten! love you...
Nothing like getting in a few Patsy quips to brighten your day. Dr West sounds like quite a character and he's got you on the right road...
Miss your face. Your always in my thoughts and prayers.
xo
Have you seen the Blue Planet series? Or Planet Earth? So many hours of incredible beauty, with out any commitment to think it through. Just amazing visuals and glimpses of the world we don't see every day. I have copies if you want, let me know and I'll send over.
Love, kisses and hugs from the Chappell's.
Wait, what's this.... KINDERGARTEN! I just can't believe our girls are starting school.
Many girly hugs your way, and a whole bunch of love! ~heidi
Hi, Chuck, Grace and I are sending you lots and lots of love!! Know we are here for you. I want to watch chick flicks with you!!
Love, Mary
I have the second BSG mini series (Razor) on DVD, which can be a little hard to find but is essential to the story line. Let me know when you get that far...
Keep up the good work on chemo!
Hey Melissa,
If you haven't seen "Under the Tuscan Sun" It's one of my favorites and a must see. Just don't tell the guys I said that.
Keep up the PMA
Quinn
OK, so your post reminded me of something: we had talked about having the complete geek-out party and watching all three Lord of the Rings EXTENDED editions back-to-back-to-back. Start at 9 a.m., finish at 9 p.m., throw in some bathroom breaks, mandatory stretching and a truckload of great food... I'm game if you are. Let's do this over Christmas break some Wednesday or something. You game?
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