My Husband, My Life, My Love, My Family, My Cancer

threetree

Irish - First I want to say what lovely things you said about Bella. That was so nice of you, and I agree, she has been a mascot and friend here for all of us. Thank you so much for sharing her, Goldens.

Second, I want to tell you how very sorry I am about your current medical issues. I happen to be blessed with a wonderful vein that the nurses and techs love, and only ever takes one stick. That alone is so awful for me, that I can't begin to fathom needing multiple sticks. My heart goes out to you big time! Re the iron, is there any way that you can get it from food, so you don't have to be stuck so many times? I had low ferratin once while I was getting chemo a few years ago, and I remember I didn't want infusions or pills, because of the problems they came with. I knew that shellfish are loaded with iron, so I told the dr I was going to try eating lots of shell fish first. I ate two cans of smoked clams every day for about a week and the next labs showed my iron and B12 being super high and almost off the charts. I much preferred doing that to the alternative. There's obviously an issue though, as to whether you can eat things like clams and oysters. They are just horrible to some people and they can't get them down, I know. I happen to have grown up with them (thanks Dad), and actually enjoy them, so that makes a difference. Even now I eat a can of smoked clams or oysters about once a week "just in case" anything like iron is getting low. So far, no troubles. I'm just thinking there has to be some other option for you besides all those needles or the stomach troubles that can come with iron supplements/pills. Best of luck with both that and Pfizer. I'm definitely in your pocket!

mara51506

Irish I am sorry for all the vein sticks you are having to endure. Surely they could have left an IV in if they know that you needed multiple injections, even if they took it out after. Seems inhumane to do that to someone. I am in your pocket for everything you are going through. Thank you for the advice on walking through snow, I really appreciate it. I can imagine all the frustration causing tears, here to hug you and give you comfort.

Wren, I am sorry to hear you fell as well and hitting your head on top of it all. I hope you are feeling better, I am in your pocket for a better day today. I have the similar mental list that I keep, like my anxiety if I fall, or anxiety in general. I have a hard time with worrying about sometimes stupid stuff so I can empathize.

I am doing some budget boosting on the TV, need a good vacuum and then a floor mop with the vileda spray mop, love that thing. Laundry is on the go, been pokey about it but not on a schedule this week which is good. Following week have an echo and Herceptin so that was good and ct and MRI coming in February. DB and SIL want to come to the RO appointment, think they have questions. Not in love with this but will allow it so will have to make sure is an in person appointment.

Having an egg sandwich, putting cheese on both slices of bread and a microwaved egg. I like doing the egg for 5mins in the smaller microwave as it firms it up for me. Later will chop up beans and frozen veggie stir fry, would add butter to a pan as it heats up. Since stir fry is frozen, need to heat through first as the stuff only gets stirred in the pan on high for a few minutes then heat off and covered for all flavours to come through.
I will see later.

I do hope everyone has a good or at least better day and I am in pockets for everyone who needs me and in my own to get everything done I want to do.

intolight

Irish, I can't imagine the pain you are going through. The suffering just keeps coming. Please know we are all here for you in as much as we can be from a distance. I am praying for relief and answers for you.

Wren, I am sorry for what you are goin through from your fall. May you recover quickly.

I am having a lovely visit with my son. We all went out to eat last night. I couldn't eat it all, but it was fun being together. Tonight is Inn-N-Out (the west coasters will understand.) Tomorrow we will celebrate a post-Christmas meal here with my BIL and his family. Time goes by so quickly when you just want it to slow down for a week.