A quiet day at home. I had purchased a pie pumpkin, so today I cooked it and now have the pumpkin needed for a batch of pumpkin Decadent cupcakes and a pumpkin pie. I also toasted the seeds.
Felt pretty good today. Guess the Chemo effects are pretty much gone.
It was a beautiful day in Oklahoma, up into the 80's. We are cooling down for the next few days and may even get some rain tonight.
I am planning on going to church tomorrow. I really miss being there but just have not been able to face those hard pews. But I am bringing a pillow tomrrow:)
Dia dHuit
Mary
Saturday, October 14, 2017
Friday, October 13, 2017
Well, here we are, the end of a week. Friday the 13th.
I am trying to get pictures in but keep getting an error. Any suggestions?
Today I had my third radiation treatment. They are just uncomfortable because one has to hold still with one's arms over your head. I felt a bit goofy from Tuesday's Chemo. I am still not throwing up or losing hair so I am just trying to rest myself through the tired and icky feelings. And am grateful for that.
I will keep trying to copy and paste pictures which is all I know. I miss Picasa. I could do anything with that.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Today was the first of 30 radiation treatments. The first one takes a bit longer but the rest should go quickly. It was painless. The hardest part is holding still while they do the zapping. The big thing will be going every week day.
I felt pretty good most of the day, as has been common the day after Chemo. But this afternoon, I can feel myself fading fast, Just want to get through to bedtime and hopefully will sleep tonight. With this combination of chemo drag AND jet lag, I am exhausted. Why can't I sleep?
Got all my mail delivered from the stop mail. Got bills to pay tomorrow. Had a LOT of junk mail to throw away also.
Glad the next 5 days are fairly quiet as I need to recover from Chemo. I was told there would be three chemo treatments but another one showed up in three weeks on my schedule. Will check on that with Dr. Aye on Tuesday when i have my lab tests.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I felt pretty good most of the day, as has been common the day after Chemo. But this afternoon, I can feel myself fading fast, Just want to get through to bedtime and hopefully will sleep tonight. With this combination of chemo drag AND jet lag, I am exhausted. Why can't I sleep?
Got all my mail delivered from the stop mail. Got bills to pay tomorrow. Had a LOT of junk mail to throw away also.
Glad the next 5 days are fairly quiet as I need to recover from Chemo. I was told there would be three chemo treatments but another one showed up in three weeks on my schedule. Will check on that with Dr. Aye on Tuesday when i have my lab tests.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
A medical day. I had to be at the Cancer Center for my third Chemo this morning at 9:45AM.
It was endless. They were short people in the lab, so the start of the actual chemo after the bloodtest was TWO hours rather than about 45 minutes. Then they added on an infusion to bring my calcium level down which meant that I was not done until close to two PM. I was exhausted.
Then I called my GP about a miner problem which I was concerned about. She had me come in this afternoon and was able to tell me that is IS miner. Thank God. I don't need any other health problems and will not go into it.
Tomorrow I start my 30 days of radiation therapy. I am picking Bart up at 8AM and we are going to breakfast. It has been determined that his shoulder injury is a severe break and he will have to have surgery to correct it. Why the initial XRay did not show this, I am not sure. But he should not drive any more than necessary. But if I feel tired or weak, he can take over. Two halves make a Whole, RIGHT?
Guess That is all. Enouth, Right!
Dia Dhuit
Mary
It was endless. They were short people in the lab, so the start of the actual chemo after the bloodtest was TWO hours rather than about 45 minutes. Then they added on an infusion to bring my calcium level down which meant that I was not done until close to two PM. I was exhausted.
Then I called my GP about a miner problem which I was concerned about. She had me come in this afternoon and was able to tell me that is IS miner. Thank God. I don't need any other health problems and will not go into it.
Tomorrow I start my 30 days of radiation therapy. I am picking Bart up at 8AM and we are going to breakfast. It has been determined that his shoulder injury is a severe break and he will have to have surgery to correct it. Why the initial XRay did not show this, I am not sure. But he should not drive any more than necessary. But if I feel tired or weak, he can take over. Two halves make a Whole, RIGHT?
Guess That is all. Enouth, Right!
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Sunday, October 08, 2017
Hi Again!!! I am back from my trip to England/Wales intact. It was wonderful. There were 25 people n the tour. We had a wonderful tour director in Amanda who is a resident of Wales and our driver, Charlie, who reminded me every time I started to leave the bus without my cane. I am not used to it but am better now.
FYI: I don't need it around the house or for short "jaunts" but I found it invaluable for the longer walk abouts and it is not a bad idea to just have it there to lean on if I get tired. It is a breathing thing. Getting better but I need to keep building lung capacity
On Tuesday I have my last scheduled Chemo for this session and on Wednesday I start radiation. I am supposed to be retired, I feel like I have a job now as I will be going for chemo every weekday. (Not on weekends however.)
Nicky was sure glad to have me back. I am so blessed to have a creature that loves me as much as he does. I won't be leaving him again until April when I will go to the Wild Game Dinner AND the Celtic Women Conference.
The trip was so informative and fun. We wandered around Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, The Roman Baths, and took a river cruise in London. One of our fellow travelers wants my poetry books and paid me to send them. I am so delighted. She said she is going to order my cookbook on Amazon. Any of you that don't have it look up my name or Schlitzhagen and Green Meatballs and you can order it.
My drive from Plano Texas to home was uneventful and easy. I know that I am still viable. Thank you Nora and Leif for putting me up and transporting me to the airport . I don't know if you know it but time spent with you and Bing and Stenn was a BIG part of my vacation.
I WILL figure out how to send pictures. Stenn discovered that my phone pictures actually tell me the location of the picture. Things were blurring and now my phone is helping me:)
Dia Dhuit
Mary
FYI: I don't need it around the house or for short "jaunts" but I found it invaluable for the longer walk abouts and it is not a bad idea to just have it there to lean on if I get tired. It is a breathing thing. Getting better but I need to keep building lung capacity
On Tuesday I have my last scheduled Chemo for this session and on Wednesday I start radiation. I am supposed to be retired, I feel like I have a job now as I will be going for chemo every weekday. (Not on weekends however.)
Nicky was sure glad to have me back. I am so blessed to have a creature that loves me as much as he does. I won't be leaving him again until April when I will go to the Wild Game Dinner AND the Celtic Women Conference.
The trip was so informative and fun. We wandered around Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, The Roman Baths, and took a river cruise in London. One of our fellow travelers wants my poetry books and paid me to send them. I am so delighted. She said she is going to order my cookbook on Amazon. Any of you that don't have it look up my name or Schlitzhagen and Green Meatballs and you can order it.
My drive from Plano Texas to home was uneventful and easy. I know that I am still viable. Thank you Nora and Leif for putting me up and transporting me to the airport . I don't know if you know it but time spent with you and Bing and Stenn was a BIG part of my vacation.
I WILL figure out how to send pictures. Stenn discovered that my phone pictures actually tell me the location of the picture. Things were blurring and now my phone is helping me:)
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Yesterday I got lab tests and saw Dr. Aye, my oncologist. That is the doctor you met, Bill S. She was surprised that I was alone but Bart's shoulder was really hurting and I figured I could handle it. The tests are fine. I will miss one week of labs as I will be in Great Britain (YEA) but Dr. Aye said that was OK. I will also have my third Chemo right after I get back.
I am feeling pretty good, considering. I am tired but the pains of healing in my chest are a bit less. Even the rainy weather we are experiencing is not aggravating the pain.
Today I did most of my packing. I will be leaving for Plano tomorrow at about 10AM and was trying to not really alert Nicky of my intentions:) He knows something is up and has spent quite a bit of the day snubbing me. He will be able to be with Bart and Barb this time and he does love that so I really don't feel sorry for him.
Bart and Barb had me over for supper tonight. Barb make soup and a delicious brownie dessert. She is such a good cook. Marlies was there too. So we had a nice family evening to see me off. Marlies will be going to Germany shortly after I get back. We are a couple of traveling people.
Well, You probably won't hear from me. If I DO get into a position where I can post, I will but don't plan on it. Suzi and I will be enjoying all we can of the trip and I will update when I get back. I promise to figure out how to post some pictures too.
Take care of you while I am gone. I love you all.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I am feeling pretty good, considering. I am tired but the pains of healing in my chest are a bit less. Even the rainy weather we are experiencing is not aggravating the pain.
Today I did most of my packing. I will be leaving for Plano tomorrow at about 10AM and was trying to not really alert Nicky of my intentions:) He knows something is up and has spent quite a bit of the day snubbing me. He will be able to be with Bart and Barb this time and he does love that so I really don't feel sorry for him.
Bart and Barb had me over for supper tonight. Barb make soup and a delicious brownie dessert. She is such a good cook. Marlies was there too. So we had a nice family evening to see me off. Marlies will be going to Germany shortly after I get back. We are a couple of traveling people.
Well, You probably won't hear from me. If I DO get into a position where I can post, I will but don't plan on it. Suzi and I will be enjoying all we can of the trip and I will update when I get back. I promise to figure out how to post some pictures too.
Take care of you while I am gone. I love you all.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Monday, September 25, 2017
Nicky had his followup on his allergy problem. He is doing very well. He still has some pills to finish and will need a little bit of ointment in his ears. Dr Firorllo said that he has been having more allergy patients in the past weeks. Must be something out there.
I am pretty much ready for the trip. Trying to rest as much as possible and still get myself ready for being "out in the world."
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I am pretty much ready for the trip. Trying to rest as much as possible and still get myself ready for being "out in the world."
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Sunday, September 24, 2017
Yesterday was rather busy.. Bart took me shopping so I could have most everything I need for the Wales tour on Thursday and that wore me out.
Aside from that, I am feeling pretty good. My mornings are a bit shaky but I still have not vomited and my body seems to be almost settled down after the second chemo.
Today I stayed home all day. Would have liked to go to church, but those pews last week left me in so much pain that I had to really struggle to make it through communion. Judy brought me the sacrament on Friday. I am so blessed.
I am sorting clothes, and meds and STUFF on the spare bed for packing on Wednesday. The trouble is always to realize that one does not need as much as you think you might.
Warm again today and we are supposed to get rain. Just hope it is not raining still on Thursday when I drive to Plano.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Aside from that, I am feeling pretty good. My mornings are a bit shaky but I still have not vomited and my body seems to be almost settled down after the second chemo.
Today I stayed home all day. Would have liked to go to church, but those pews last week left me in so much pain that I had to really struggle to make it through communion. Judy brought me the sacrament on Friday. I am so blessed.
I am sorting clothes, and meds and STUFF on the spare bed for packing on Wednesday. The trouble is always to realize that one does not need as much as you think you might.
Warm again today and we are supposed to get rain. Just hope it is not raining still on Thursday when I drive to Plano.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Friday, September 22, 2017
Bret actually made it to his River home last night at about 8PM. He said it was just clear sailing and conditions were perfect. So glad he was here. I miss him but we will not let so much time pass again before seeing each other one way or another.
Richard and Brenda called last night. So good to talk to them, they always cheer me up.
Had a rather rough morning. Still not throwing up but I don't feel well in the mornings. I took the nausea pills and just rested. Things were much better by afternoon again. We'll see how tomorrow goes. Sure glad that I don't have any responsibilities but me and Nicky.
We are still warm but it is supposed to cool down next week. Of course, then I will be on my way to Wales. Yea. Please cross your fingers that I keep doing well. At this point, I feel confident that though I will have to not be my usual do EVERYTHING NOW self, I will be able to really enjoy the trip. Perhaps I will even see more than I usually do:)
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Richard and Brenda called last night. So good to talk to them, they always cheer me up.
Had a rather rough morning. Still not throwing up but I don't feel well in the mornings. I took the nausea pills and just rested. Things were much better by afternoon again. We'll see how tomorrow goes. Sure glad that I don't have any responsibilities but me and Nicky.
We are still warm but it is supposed to cool down next week. Of course, then I will be on my way to Wales. Yea. Please cross your fingers that I keep doing well. At this point, I feel confident that though I will have to not be my usual do EVERYTHING NOW self, I will be able to really enjoy the trip. Perhaps I will even see more than I usually do:)
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Bret left in the wee hours of the morning today. I will miss him. So blessed to have my him here and have him be able to spend time with his brother - the three of us together.
I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of my boys.
Hopefully the next time Bret comes we can "vacation" and see some of the wonderful things Oklahoma has to offer. I hope he can bring his Janet.
I have come through the second Chemo pretty well. Felt kind of goofy this morning but took the nausea pills and slept most of the morning. I am hanging in there. I have a whole week to get my strength back before the Wales tour. I will be just fine. I don't have to take care of anybody but me and Nicky. That is manageable.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of my boys.
Hopefully the next time Bret comes we can "vacation" and see some of the wonderful things Oklahoma has to offer. I hope he can bring his Janet.
I have come through the second Chemo pretty well. Felt kind of goofy this morning but took the nausea pills and slept most of the morning. I am hanging in there. I have a whole week to get my strength back before the Wales tour. I will be just fine. I don't have to take care of anybody but me and Nicky. That is manageable.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Sorry I haven't posted, but my Bret has been here since Saturday and I have been just enjoying being with him amid the big C stuff.
He was here with me for my second Chemo yesterday. People are right. It is stronger. I have not been REALLY nauseated but don't feel great either. The morning was rather rough. They say the second day is worse. I hope they are wrong. But at any rate, I am OK. And only one more (scheduled Chemo) anyway. The radiation will start right after the last chemo in early October. I will have 30 (ICH) 30 radiation treatments - every day except weekends in a row. Then they will reevaluate.
Oh well. I'll just have to beat this thing and I will have my England/Wales trip to muse on during those 30 days.
Thank you all for the good vibes. I promise to be better about posting but having Bret here and seeing my boys together has been a real joy for me. I feel truly blessed. And having all of you in back of me is priceless.
Love you
Dia Dhuit
Mary
He was here with me for my second Chemo yesterday. People are right. It is stronger. I have not been REALLY nauseated but don't feel great either. The morning was rather rough. They say the second day is worse. I hope they are wrong. But at any rate, I am OK. And only one more (scheduled Chemo) anyway. The radiation will start right after the last chemo in early October. I will have 30 (ICH) 30 radiation treatments - every day except weekends in a row. Then they will reevaluate.
Oh well. I'll just have to beat this thing and I will have my England/Wales trip to muse on during those 30 days.
Thank you all for the good vibes. I promise to be better about posting but having Bret here and seeing my boys together has been a real joy for me. I feel truly blessed. And having all of you in back of me is priceless.
Love you
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Friday, September 15, 2017
Home all day. That is nice. I did have contact with real people throughout the day which is even nicer.
My Bret is leaving Arizona tomorrow and will be here sometime on Sunday. I can hardly wait to hug him. I am making his favorite meal (Swedish Meatballs) tomorrow and we will have a family gathering at my home on Sunday afternoon/evening to celebrate his arrival.
I am so glad that he will be here for my second round of chemo. He and Bart can hang out while I get the treatment, something they have not been able to to these past years much.
I am so blessed to have kids who LIKE ME:)
Nicky is much better. He is a good boy about taking his meds and doesn't smell so bad any more. I still remember Dick saying "Is he really worth that much money" when we got the vet bills. Of course, with that twinkle in his eye as we would to anything within reason for our pet friends. He would how lost I would be without my sweet Nicky. I am so glad that the allergies are abating. His scratching was driving me nuts.
I am planning on going to Mass for the first time in weeks on Saturday. Pray that this will work. Bret is bringing over a stadium cushion which might help.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
My Bret is leaving Arizona tomorrow and will be here sometime on Sunday. I can hardly wait to hug him. I am making his favorite meal (Swedish Meatballs) tomorrow and we will have a family gathering at my home on Sunday afternoon/evening to celebrate his arrival.
I am so glad that he will be here for my second round of chemo. He and Bart can hang out while I get the treatment, something they have not been able to to these past years much.
I am so blessed to have kids who LIKE ME:)
Nicky is much better. He is a good boy about taking his meds and doesn't smell so bad any more. I still remember Dick saying "Is he really worth that much money" when we got the vet bills. Of course, with that twinkle in his eye as we would to anything within reason for our pet friends. He would how lost I would be without my sweet Nicky. I am so glad that the allergies are abating. His scratching was driving me nuts.
I am planning on going to Mass for the first time in weeks on Saturday. Pray that this will work. Bret is bringing over a stadium cushion which might help.
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Heat is returning to Oklahoma after three weeks of fairly mild temperatures. It is 6:30PM and still 93Degrees in Lawton!
I had a lot of things to do today but still seemed to have empty hours.
Bart came over this morning and helped me give Nicky a bath to help get rid of his allergies. He is a nice doggie, just looking at us kind of plaintively, wondering why we are doing these things to him:)
The rash is much better. The shots the Vet gave really helped and he is getting meds to finish the healing.
I went to the post office this afternoon to mail Suzi her "share" of the CIE information. Since I was out, I picked up the last things I need for when
Bret is here.
I am so looking forward to his visit.
Dia dhuit
Mary
I had a lot of things to do today but still seemed to have empty hours.
Bart came over this morning and helped me give Nicky a bath to help get rid of his allergies. He is a nice doggie, just looking at us kind of plaintively, wondering why we are doing these things to him:)
The rash is much better. The shots the Vet gave really helped and he is getting meds to finish the healing.
I went to the post office this afternoon to mail Suzi her "share" of the CIE information. Since I was out, I picked up the last things I need for when
Bret is here.
I am so looking forward to his visit.
Dia dhuit
Mary
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Kind of sore today.
It was a quiet good day. We were up into the 90s in temps. Not bad. The only errands I had were the bank and Walgreens. Bart came by for a visit this morning. He is walking. Good thing.
I think I MAY have gained a pound or two in the past few day. Cross your fingers.
Kind of keep myself busy, but my mind is much more active than my body:)
Dia Dhuit
Mary
It was a quiet good day. We were up into the 90s in temps. Not bad. The only errands I had were the bank and Walgreens. Bart came by for a visit this morning. He is walking. Good thing.
I think I MAY have gained a pound or two in the past few day. Cross your fingers.
Kind of keep myself busy, but my mind is much more active than my body:)
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Boy, have I been a lazy blogger the past three days.
Spending the blog time visiting with Leslie and Bill while I still had them here:) They left early yesterday morning and are home safe and sound with their kitties.
What a great visit. And Bret will be here this weekend. Am I blessed, or what. It is really a help for Bart and Barb too. All three of us are fighting our physical problems and it is nice that they don't have to worry about me when someone is here.
I went for my lab tests today. Guess they are OK as I didn't hear anything. Took Nicky to the Vet today too because he has been frantically scratching himself for a couple of weeks or more. He has allergies and now has a fortune in meds that he needs to take. He also got two shots for some immediate relief. I actually think it is helping already.
My left rib cage area is still quite sore. I am eating the best I can and hope that the additional calories will help speed the healing. I am at very least maintaining and may have gained a couple of pounds.
I bought myself a Dairy queen mini Blizzard for my dessert tonight. Yippee
My niece Vikki called this morning to check on me. I am worried about her actually. She broke some ribs a couple of weeks ago and still has to work. So pray for my girl.
Anyway - I did not feel very well all morning but as the day wore on, I am improving. Must remember not to get too excited and let the healing continue.
Patience is a hard lesson.
Dia DHuit
Mary
Spending the blog time visiting with Leslie and Bill while I still had them here:) They left early yesterday morning and are home safe and sound with their kitties.
What a great visit. And Bret will be here this weekend. Am I blessed, or what. It is really a help for Bart and Barb too. All three of us are fighting our physical problems and it is nice that they don't have to worry about me when someone is here.
I went for my lab tests today. Guess they are OK as I didn't hear anything. Took Nicky to the Vet today too because he has been frantically scratching himself for a couple of weeks or more. He has allergies and now has a fortune in meds that he needs to take. He also got two shots for some immediate relief. I actually think it is helping already.
My left rib cage area is still quite sore. I am eating the best I can and hope that the additional calories will help speed the healing. I am at very least maintaining and may have gained a couple of pounds.
I bought myself a Dairy queen mini Blizzard for my dessert tonight. Yippee
My niece Vikki called this morning to check on me. I am worried about her actually. She broke some ribs a couple of weeks ago and still has to work. So pray for my girl.
Anyway - I did not feel very well all morning but as the day wore on, I am improving. Must remember not to get too excited and let the healing continue.
Patience is a hard lesson.
Dia DHuit
Mary
Saturday, September 09, 2017
Obviously having company make me forget blogger.:)
I am feeling OK. My ribs are still sore and I do wear out quite quickly. I has been so good having Leslie and Bill here. Bill took care of several things that needed to be done. Some of them I CAN usually do but in "my condition" should not BE doing. How blessed am I to have people just pop in and take up the slack?
Our weather has been lovely and I try to get out, even if just to the mailbox, at least once a day.
I wish my ribs would stop hurting. Only time and healing will take care of that. I am a tough "Chick" as they say and will get through this.
Love you all. I feel all your support and you have no IDEA what your calls and cards have meant to me.
All is good (or will be)
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I am feeling OK. My ribs are still sore and I do wear out quite quickly. I has been so good having Leslie and Bill here. Bill took care of several things that needed to be done. Some of them I CAN usually do but in "my condition" should not BE doing. How blessed am I to have people just pop in and take up the slack?
Our weather has been lovely and I try to get out, even if just to the mailbox, at least once a day.
I wish my ribs would stop hurting. Only time and healing will take care of that. I am a tough "Chick" as they say and will get through this.
Love you all. I feel all your support and you have no IDEA what your calls and cards have meant to me.
All is good (or will be)
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Wednesday, September 06, 2017
Stayed home all day today.
Tried Ambien to sleep last night. It only worked for four hours. That was more sleep than I have been getting so I guess I should be grateful. I remember the old days when I would put my head on the pillow an wake up in the morning.
Fr. Phil came to visit me today. We had a nice visit and then he gave me a healing blessing. I am so glad that my parish is so nurturing.
We had the Kunert SpinachEggCheese Casserole tonight
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Tried Ambien to sleep last night. It only worked for four hours. That was more sleep than I have been getting so I guess I should be grateful. I remember the old days when I would put my head on the pillow an wake up in the morning.
Fr. Phil came to visit me today. We had a nice visit and then he gave me a healing blessing. I am so glad that my parish is so nurturing.
We had the Kunert SpinachEggCheese Casserole tonight
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Tuesday, September 05, 2017
Bill took me to see my Oncologist, Dr. Aye, today. I had my lab tests and am down some on white cells so need an antibiotic. She also was kind enough to prescribe sleeping aids and renew my pain meds.
I AM much better with the pain but am still uncomfortable and am really having trouble sleeping.
We enjoyed a really good stir fry for supper. Easy for me to eat. Dr. Aye says that I HAVE to gain weight and should drink at least two Ensure or Boost a day. I will do that. It is not easy as I do not like them but I need to get better at any cost. Well at most costs and a Boost a day or so will not kill me.
Will it?
Dia Dhuit
Mary
I AM much better with the pain but am still uncomfortable and am really having trouble sleeping.
We enjoyed a really good stir fry for supper. Easy for me to eat. Dr. Aye says that I HAVE to gain weight and should drink at least two Ensure or Boost a day. I will do that. It is not easy as I do not like them but I need to get better at any cost. Well at most costs and a Boost a day or so will not kill me.
Will it?
Dia Dhuit
Mary
Sunday, September 03, 2017
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