The edema (swelling) is gone, thank God. It was a long haul , but we did it. Now I’m super skinny-too skinny.  I’m maintaining the weight, so that’s good, but I definitely could stand to put on some pounds (never thought I’d say that!). I still struggle with food. My stomach doesn’t do well with much, which I hate because we all know how much I love to eat! So that’s been a real struggle, both physically and psychologically. I’ll get there though. 

I’m also dealing with anxiety and depression, but we’re working on that too. I guess it’s pretty common, but it’s still very hard. This is not what I would’ve chosen, that’s for sure. 

On a positive note, we’ve finally found a chemo that isn’t killing me with side effects so far. We’ll do testing to see how it’s working soon, so please pray it is. I go in every other Tuesday and get the chemo for about 2-3 hours. Then, I go home, still plugged into the chemo through my port, and hang it around my neck-sort of like a fanny pack. On Thursday I go back and they take it out. Not bad. I have struggled with some nausea, but nothing horrible. During the week off I rest and go in for fluids-that seems to help. 

I did end up shaving my hair-it was falling out and I didn’t want bald spots. It’s not so bad. I’d love it if it came back curly! 🤣

We aren’t really doing the calendar anymore-it kind of stressed me out. I’m not sure why. So people are welcome to just text or call when they want to come by and I can let you know if it works. 

As always I appreciate all of the love and support!