Treatment Day 8-15

Up until this past weekend things have really been pretty good. It was tough this weekend on the pain side of things but not terrible. Sunday and Monday were better days and I hope that continues through the week. I guess the next two weeks (last two also!) are the highest doses of radiation so side effects and issues may increase significantly now. I think I can handle about 300% more and still make it through the day to day treatments. I won't be happy and cheery but I'll make it. :)

Life seems to running fairly smooth. The kids are back on an even keel and seem to be comfortable with what is going on. It really helps that our daily (their daily) routines have not really altered from any of this stuff. I am worrying a lot about Lori. She is showing strength on the outside but I know this is eating her from the inside out. I can't wait until this is all over and past us so her stress level lowers way down.

Spirits are good but my energy level is very low. Starting to have to prioritize what to do everyday because I can't work and get everything else done. Time to seriously start looking at unloading responsibilities.

Treatment Day 7

Long day at work. Packed 2 hours of football practice into 1 hour and 15 minutes so the kids could get to their school open houses tonight. We are looking better everyday. Hopefully we can get one in the W column this Sunday.

Rad and Chemo are are going well. I get very tired around 10pm and just need to shut down but I sleep better than I have in a long time. Overall it has not been too bad.

I'm worried about this healthcare reform talk. I really hope they have thought this stuff thru.

Feeling good all day.

Treatment Day 6

No radiation or chemo over the weekend or holidays so it was a nice three days off. Went to the Bristol Renaissance Fair on Saturday which pretty much killed me for the rest of the weekend.

6 down 19 to go.

Feeling food - spirits high.

Treatment Day 5

No side effects today at all. Feeling great. Taking the kids to the Lake County Cowboys game tonight in Kenosha for the GFL Superbowl! Go Cowboys!

inspiration of the day... old man passes by me in the hall at the hospital. We havr seen eachother everyday this week in the waiting room but not talked. He looks tired and weak this morning but looks at me and says... "give it hell today."... Not sure why but I said it..."you're f'ing right give it hell." He then proceeds to give me knuckles. lol Right on old timer give it hell.

First week done and feeling good. No radiation or chemo until Tuesday.

Treatment Day 4

Woke up feeling good. The whole day felt great. Went to the Bears preseason game with the Tovars and dragged our little buddy Owen along with us. I think he and the rest of the kids had a great time.

Haven't stayed up that late for a long time and it was a little difficult being in the condition I'm in but the kids energy and excitement was so contagious!

We dropped Owen off around 11pm and the first thing he tells his mom is; "we ate NACHOS!" They must have been some awesome nachos!

Good day overall I hope I don't pay for in tomorrow but then again I'll just go to bed at 6pm.

Feeling good and spirits high again today. Here comes day 5 around the bend!

Treatment Day 3

Today was really good. Didn't really feel anything from these pills other than a metalic type taste in your mouth. Chewing gum seams to help.

Made it through football practice well. Kids seem to be getting better everyday. Jake's school had open house which I missed. The DC school trip meeting went well. Jake is stoked to go. Just have to save up the $1000. It sounds like a great time. Can't wait for him to go.

I saw this man at radiation today and he was loud and joyful. Such a nice change from everyone being quiet and dreary. I can't blame anyone there its nice your favorite place to be and a lot of people are there as last ditch efforts so the whole place is a little depressing. I have resolved to not be dreary. Chin up, big smile and only think happy thoughts. There are three things that get me through the treatments everyday with a smile... Jake, Shelby and Josh. My three biggest and most impressive accomplishments.

Feeling good and high spirits today.

Treatment Day 2

Monday night was a little rought. Not too bad but physically just exhausted which has never really happened to me before. I've been tired... really tired but never to the point I couldn't do anything. Woke up this morning feeling real good. All day felt decent. If this is as bad as it gets I can do this all the time. I suspect that it will get a little worse but it will still be bearable. Mouth tastes like tinfoil. Metalic taste is always there from the pills.

Had a good night with the kids talking and goofing around a little bit. No football or cheer practice so it was a relaxing evening. Jake is in Student Council, has open house tomorrow night, will be going on a school trip to DC this year (meeting tomorrow night), 8th grade mentor and has been moved up to an advanced science class. Shelby is joining band and just about everything else she hears about. lol

Josh is just happy that it has stopped raining and he can play wall ball and football with his best bud Nicki at recess.

feeling good and spirits high.