#5

So Kristen has her fifth chemo treatment today and as usual on the day of, she is feeling nauseus and really tired. She is being a trooper though and has a good attitude still. She has a hard time sleeping and the doctor recommended some melatonin. She also has blisters on her hands and feet and the doctor said to put sunscreen with an SPF of 30 on it three times a day. Hopefully that will help cause lately she has had to bandage her hands a bit.
I've decided that we've all been careful so far with keeping away when we are sick, but my mother in law who is also undergoing chemo, is in the hospital with an infection and low white blood cells. She is having a hard time fighting the infection because of her poor immune system. It makes me think we need to be even more careful with Kristen and I'm sure my mother-in-law would say the same because she's miserable. So, if you want to visit but feel sick at all, please call instead, I'm sure she'd love to talk.

The Jazz....

I have been able to go to a few of the Jazz playoff games. I have a very good friend with season tickets. We have a blast. I am glad I am able to do some fun things while I am not feeling well. I wore my wig to one game...kinda looks real and then just a beanie to another. Don't you think that one or 2 of the Jazz players should meet me cause I have cancer...it's just a nice thing to do ;D

Here is a pic from Britts trip

I let Brittany post this one of us on her blog, but I've been really hesitant to post, let alone take any recent pics of me. I'm still freaking out a little about the no hair concept. But it's time to let go. So let me tell you this story....as I am pulling in the driveway from work (yes I've been working part time) I see my mom, my nephew Miles, his mom Amy who is holding this little girl who I was pretty sure lives in Chicago. I sat in my car just staring so confused and asked some really intelligent question about how in the world little Sophie got there. Then Brittany walks out. I was so surprised I couldn't really say much for a bit. I was so excited I was in shock. The 5 of us girls, Brittany, Me, Stacey, Amy and Alisa have pretty much grown up as sisters. Brittany and I have always been close, we're only 9 months apart. It's been hard on both of us to be apart for this. My whole family knew she was coming and didn't say a word, that's next to impossible. Secrets aren't kept that well. We had so much fun, and while I didn't take any pictures (still in shock) I know others did. We had a blast. We went to dinner one night just us and I can't tell you how much needed that was. Then we did lots of other fun things. I have a wonderful, extrememly supportive family. Which I need especially as I settle into the day to day life with cancer. Thanks Mom for putting this all together!! I love you all!!

So in the next post you'll see I said nothing has really happened, but in my sleep deprived state I forgot momentarily about Kristen's surprise visit from our cousin more like a sister Brittany. I don't have any pictures but my mom does so a post will be coming soon.

Sorry there hasn't been an update recently but nothing has been happening really. Which is a good sign right? Kristen had her fourth chemo yesterday. She's exhausted and nauseous, but gets to go to the Jazz playoff game tonight with one of her friends, so hopefully, again, she'll be feeling well. The only new thing is she has blisters all over her hands. The doctor said she needs to be really careful with her skin, and when she is opening bottles or anything to use a towel or pliers or something to help. Who knew!! So, all seems to be going well. We'll keep up the updating. Ciao!

"Come to the edge, he said.
They said: We are afraid.
Come to the edge, he said.
They came. He pushed them,
And they flew ... "

Guillaume Apollinaire

To all of you who are flying with us - thanks again for your love and support!
Enjoy the flight ... :)

I went....

I was able to go to the Real Salt Lake vs LA Galaxy game on Saturday night. Thank goodness for feeling well!! It was a wonderful time. Our seats were on the front row and on the 45 yard line. I quite enjoy soccer and wished the Real had won. But I did enjoy seeing David Beckham and it was fun to get out.

Kristen had her third chemo yesterday. So far so good. And lets all pray she continues to feel well because she has great tickets to the Real Salt Lake game tomorrow and David Beckham (Kristen sighs) will be there. We love you Kristypoo!!