Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - All has been going fairly well in recovery mode. I still have the neuropathy in my feet and fingertips. It hasn't gotten any worse, but the accupuncture wasn't improving it either, so I stopped that. I make sure and lotion up at least twice a day to keep my feet supple. It helps if I wear shoes (tennis shoes are the most comfortable) and not go around in slippers or socks.
The hair is growing nicely albeit slowly. I went to my hairdresser for a trim over the ears and to get guidance on how to let it grow out. She did not touch the top. Dane trimmed over the ears for me the last time as the top doesn't seem to be doing much more. All in good time. It's pretty straight and all grey, but not bad.
I met with my Oncologist in March. She did an exam and blood work. My WBC is still below normal, but she said this is not unusual for a time after receiving chemo. It did go up some, so I"m not discouraged. I was very careful about being in crowds, etc this winter a I did not want to get the flu. I did alright in that area too. All other blood tests came in normal.
Dr. Coplin told me to come back in September which was a nice surprise because I was expecting 3 month follow-ups for a while. Of course, if I notice any unusual developments like lumps or bone pain I need to get in sooner.
Brayden came and spent a few days with us over his spring break. We had a great time, Dane was off for all but the last day. He is growing up so fast and is a really good kid. I was very tired afterwards and slept a lot. That tells me that my energy is going to take some time to get back and I need to pace myself. Some of my fellow breast cancer warriors have told me the same thing.
Now that the warmer weather is here Willow and I are hoping to get back to walking if my back can handle it. We have gone the subdivision a few times which i 1 mile all the way around. It is tiring so I will take it slow for now.
I was able to fly to Las Vegas with Dane for the IWCE Convention that he usually attends. I rested while he attended, but was able to enjoy the company in the evening with some of the folks he works with. We saw Michael Jackson Cirque de Solei one night also. It was very good. I got to do a little gambling and that is all I have to say about that. Good thing I'm not addicted!!!!!!
Cards have started playing baseball and storms have arrived, so spring is in the air after what seemed like a long winter. I'm so ready.
If you are still reading this blog, thanks for the continued prayers and good thoughts. I do believe they work and I do believe I have won this battle with all your help.
