Getting ready

I have had overall a great few weeks and am getting ready for the next round. I am getting myself mentally ready for it - but the chemo itself is pretty easy overall. I try and make food for the staff when I can and just bring books and dress colorful, cheery and overall comfy.

We had a busy weekend - but it was wonderful. I had a great visit with my sister and Dad. Then we met up with a cousin of Steve's and his wife and had a really nice time. I did not know them too well but really enjoyed talking to them. They had kids about ours age and they were very kid friendly so that was nice. The next day, I even made it to my work party at the water park and with the help of friends, brought all the food and drinks for 20 people. Steve did a lot of entertaining the kids and I entertained under the shaded chairs...

I am learning that I can do things, but I need to sleep a lot afterwards to prevent getting sick. I slept for 2.5 hours on sunday and then was up for a few hours and slept another 8.5 hours. It was worth it though since I had a good time and no sickness.

I am hoping to meet with my surgeon (two of them) after this chemo and start thinking about surgery (bilateral mastectomy) in early September. I am kind of hoping to get the whole reconstruction thing over and done with at the same time - but I need to see if that will work best.

I just hate the idea of missing summer in Colorado. I could miss some of winter - because I would not be out hiking anyways. The weather is keeping my spirits up - but I am getting a little anxious to actually do some outdoor activities and not be worried about getting sick from pushing myself too hard. In time I will - so I am working on patience - which I have never been good at. Maybe it is time to learn...