The Dog Lived (and so will I): Chemo Day Five...Slowing Down

Monday, March 2, 2009

Chemo Day Five...Slowing Down

I went back to work today and while I was able to get quite a bit done...I have to admit I was slowing down. Two meetings in a row had me fairly wiped out. This pacing myself thing will be difficult. Must remember I'm sick.

Also, in breaking chemo news, tonight I have that "metallic" taste in my mouth I've heard about as a possible side effect. Nothing wrong with my appetite, but we'll see if this weird taste changes things.

And that's all I've got. I'm tired. I'm going to bed early--like a cancer patient. Seamus has already staked out his spot on the bed, like a former cancer patient. And even Chris is pretty darn tired.

Goodnight all.

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AnonymousMarch 2, 2009 at 9:55 PM
Girl, you looked fabulous the few minutes I saw you today. You are a cancer patient--please do try to pace yourself-(even though we need your expertise)Rest when possible and tell people when you've had enough. You need to think about your health and your needs. Sleep tight--
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Laura BallantineMarch 2, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Metallic taste, huh? Can you swish with a good coffee or wine?
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AnonymousMarch 5, 2009 at 8:23 AM
I LOVE THE CHOPPY ASH BLONDE ONE!!! LOKKS GREAT!!
WONDERFUL SUTE YOU HAVE HERE... YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS!
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Comments mean you care. That's all I'm saying.

Why The Title

I hate and refuse to read/ watch/ acknowledge any story involving a dog--because I love dogs and the dog in a movie/ book/ whatever always dies. I can't handle that.

When I found out I had cancer I said to Chris (writer, significant other; in case there is a soul reading this who doesn't know that) "If I die, given that Seamus lived, you have to write the memoir "The Dog Lived." I love the irony. Seamus (our beagle) was diagnosed with cancer more than 3 years ago and was told (okay, right, I was told; Seamus still doesn't know) that he would live maybe a year. Instead he's cancer-free and well into remission. That would be the great irony of my life story--the dog lives. I don't.

Not surprisingly, Chris was not amused and did not want to write that memoir. Oh, and my prognosis is not at all that grim. So instead, in a rare mood I'm attempting to just put a positive spin on things. The Dog Lived...and so will I.

For Those of You Over the age of 35

It seems we've learned the age cut-off for understanding how a blog works (i.e. Chris or younger = you get it). So here's a few hints:

1) if you are new to the blog you actually start at the bottom (scroll down) for the first entry and then work your way up.

2) if you want to leave a comment, click on the "# comments" phrase (it will actually say 0 or 1 or 6 ...an actual number) at the end of each post (okay, "article" if the word "post" was too bloggy for you). A window will open with the other comments and a box where you can type in your comment. You don't have to have an account. Just fill in the "Name/URL" with how you want to identify yourself and then click on the "Publish Post" button.

3) comments are how I know you care. ;-)

Teresa

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Chemo Day Five...Slowing Down

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