Off Week

This week is my off week from treatment.  Overall things have gone well.  The nausea improved throughout the week, but the fatigue has continued.  I have been able to go in everday this week for a half day.  I am wiped out by lunch time.  Yesterday I had bone pain again in my upper body which made me resort to pain meds (something I don't like to do).  I also had my genetic testing yesterday...and since I was taking vicodin...I had my mom drive me there.  I opted to be tested for the mutated...yes I am admitting I may NOT be perfect after all...breast cancer gene.  This will be beneficial not onlly for decision making in my own treatment, but could also be life saving information for Zoe, my mom, my sister, and my nieces.  I have about a 5% chance of being positive.

Today, we had orientation for our upcoming 5th graders, and therefore I opted to stay the entire day.  They were so cute and asked some very serious questions.  You could tell they were a little nervous about "middle school."  Unfortunately, I think I did too much today and am feeling the effects.  I came home from work and went straight to bed.  I just got up 20 minutes ago.  I have a low grade fever and feel like I have the flu. 

We have a very busy weekend coming up...3 games...friend birthday party for Chase...and family birthday for Chase!!  I can't believe my bubby is almost 11...makes me soooo sad.  Then chemo again Tuesday...crazy thing is I am looking forward to it.  One step closer to be finished (2 down 6 to go = 25% complete) and cancer free...also one step closer to losing my hair :(  BTW...my skull caps I ordered came in yesterday...cute!!  Those will come into good use next week.

Until later...keep the prayers coming...