Day 14

Well 14 treatments down.
Today I had to chuckle to myself there was a elder women in the waiting room, she was being checked in by a E.R nurse as I walked in. She was draped in a blanket with her clothes in a bag. But she was complaining about everything wanting coffee then saying to the nurse " it'll be to hot you have to put ice in it, if I don't talk loud and yell no one listens to me. " then she looked over at me and said " have you had your treatment yet? " I said " no " to which this little old lady replied " great I have to wait for you?" I said " who knows maybe I have to wait for you?" ( which I did :) ) then she asked where is yours?? I didn't answer her, And luckily Walt came and got her before she asked more questions.
I love little old people they get to a point where they don't care what they say, who hears them or who they say it to. Little old lady ( sorry I don't know your name) But I wish you well and a quick recovery.
God Bless all who are reading this and their families
Lah

Enjoying down time.

Well I think I am getting caught up on some sleep. I am not sleeping past 7 like I had planned but I am in bed early. So I am getting some much needed rest. 2 more treatments and I will be at the 1/2 way point.
God Bless you all
Lah

Lucky 13 done

So 13 of 30 is now in the books and I just came in for a quick break I am out in the flower beds and am totally enjoying getting dirty.

I saw the doc today and everything is going well. She instructed me to rest during this long Holiday weekend which I will but I do have stuff to do , by rest maybe I'll just get to bed early and sleep past 7:00

The pain is less intense so that is a good thing and I am just starting to 'burn' but nothing to crazy. 

Well that is enough of a break I hope you all have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day and please take a minute to remember and thank the BRAVE men and women serving this great country

God Bless

lah

12th one done

Well day 12 of radiation is done. I am really tired, the fatigue is getting to me, I am now looking forward to Saturday - Monday when I can sleep in. Today shouldn't be to bad I am doing a job that takes a little bit of thinking. Last night was long because the job was a light rotation job, meaning there were really only 4 positions one you did for over 1.5 hours and it just got monotonous, I was in bed before 11 and slept until the alarm went off.  I am not in as much discomfort now though. But I do take a Tylenol as needed so maybe that is what is giving me relief.

On another note, I wanted to get out and weed and plant flowers this weekend but there is a frost warning for tomorrow, so I doubt if anything will go in the ground but those pesky weeds are out of there.
Have a great day
God Bless
Lah

11 down 19 to go

I am really tired today it seems lately the traveling is what is pooping me out. I am hoping to get some R&R this weekend, but it is a double edged sword because everything I should be doing during the day , I am to tired to do when I get home, so I will probably do that this weekend, but I am hoping there will be time allotted for a nap.
Other then the fatigue and the discomfort I mentioned earlier I am doing great I will be a happy camper in 0 days though.\
Have a great Hump Day
God Bless
Lah

1/3 done

Well apparently I missed a day today was my 10th treatment, so I am 1/3 of the way done YIPPEE!!!
I saw the nurse today and again mentioned the discomfort she told me this is common ( I just don't remember it from 7 years ago) so I am not going to worry about the discomfort and just pop Tylenol as needed!
The nurse also told me I was a amazing baker and asked if I did that for a living. :) Yes my buttons were popping! So 20 more treatments then I am done running everyday and will get my mornings back. Conveniently it seems to be happening just as the weather is getting nice.
I wish you all the best
God Bless
Lah

8 down 22 to go

Well first of all Happy Monday! Again treatment went great I am coming along !  I am surprised however at the amount of discomfort I have. Not from the radiation just discomfort in general. I don't remember this from last time. I am also tired, but I am 7 years older and I now work nights so I am sure that has a lot to do with it.
My team was happy to see me today, this weeks treat was muffins so they got a breakfast treat! I love the faces when they see me walk in with a goodie box this weeks they really commented on the presentation. I used tulip shaped muffin liners and had them in a fancy box. Boy do I wish I could make a living that way. But then I wouldn't enjoy it as much.

I had such a great time this weekend as my previous post indicates. As always I learned so much from dem' cousins! Like " How do you know what color egg a chicken will lay "?    Look at the ear lobes what ever color their ear lobs are is the color of egg they'll lay.
I swear it is true ( go ahead " google " it!) Thanks for the info and the giggle Janet!
Have a great week everyone
God Bless
Lah

quick note

Back from flower shopping and what fun we had. Of course it is hard not to have fun with the group of ladies I was with. Now This weekend I will have to plant my purchases.
Good Night and God Bless
Lah

7 down 23 to go

I am feeling a bit less tried today. My team saw me walk in with a box and Walt ( one of my radiologist) said " what did you bring us today?" He walked into the room wiping his mouth telling me how awesome the cookies are. And as I left almost everyone there made the same comment. That is why I love to bake for others. There is just something about someone enjoying something you made. Next week they are getting blueberry and raspberry muffins.
I have some redness but it is just in a small area ( almost where they inserted the clip to do the biopsy. I am keeping it lathered and smooth so hopefully I wont blister.
Have a great weekend and God Bless
Lah
{ I wont be reporting again until Monday I am going out of town after treatment tomorrow for some girl time, flower shopping with the Door County Cousins.
Love you all~

6 down 24 to go

OK Happy Hump Day! I only have 24 more treatments to go. I am starting to get the fatigue that comes with radiation. I was hoping to get some R&R today but alas it is not to be. I am working tonight ( I wasn't supposed to work but was asked if I'd come in and so ...I am working.)  And I am making cookies for my team. Maybe tomorrow I can take a nap before work, I try to catch up on sleep on the weekend but it seems like there is to much other stuff to catch up on then... Other then tired I feel great. Looking forward to some girly time this weekend.
Enjoy your hump day
God Bless
Lah

5 down 25 to go

Well if I am doing the math right I am 1/5 of the way through radiation. I am surprised how quickly I am done. I mean I was done fast last time too but if I remember right the room was dark and it took more like 5 minutes. Like I have said before this time it is one Our Father and 1/2 of a Hail Mary. But all is still going well. I did ask the nurse today about the " stretching" sensation I am getting in the breast. She said it was probably the tissue reacting to the radiation. This is also new, meaning I don't remember it from the last time. So far so good. 5 down 25 to go.. Tomorrow I am making 2 kinds of cookies for the team..
Love em'
God Bless
Lah

4 down 26 to go

Well I will start this Monday with a weekend update, Saturday we moved Michelle's " big " stuff home from school. It is not only hard to believe it is the end of another school year ( since the thermometer shows March weather and not May's ) but also the she is finishing her 3 year of college, I still remember what she wore on her first day of Kindergarden. ( A dress with a red top and a black skirt w/ polka dots) . And Sunday Bill and I bought a pedal boat ( thanks J & S P ) so we of course took it out to the cabin for a test spin, and if it weren't for the darn gnats it would have been a lot of fun. We didn't sink or tip it so we chalked it up as a success.

Now on to Monday I got my 4 of 30 treatments under my belt. And all is going well I am not getting any discoloration of the skin or anything. Just a bit tired but I am making sure I get my rest.
This is going to be a easy week too I only work 3 days So I am hoping to get a nap in on Wednesday but I will probably want to do house and or yard work if Mother Nature is cooperative.
I wish you all happiness this week.
God Bless
Lah

3 down 27 to go

The day started out with a happy surprise. I got to radiation oncology at about 10 minutes to 9 ( my scheduled appointments are 9:15) The radiologist called me back almost right away, then said " I have a question for you, there is a gentleman that wants the 9:00 slot but he is always late and you are always early would you like to continue to come at this time every day" Heck Yeah! Then after my 3 minute treatment today I saw the doctor and she said everything looks great I am lining up great and she said " you'll breeze through this" Dr. MacKay if you happen to stumble on to this I want you to know I think you are amazing you have a wonderful bedside manner you are so easy to talk to I feel like your friend and not your patient . Thank you.
God Bless and have a great weekend
Lah

2 down 28 to go

Well I was only on the table today for one Our Father and part of a Hail Mary. Tomorrow I see the doc. So I should know more then. I am tired but I think once I get used to getting up earlier I should be ok. Tomorrow yet then I can sleep in ( ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ) on Saturday and Sunday.
Have a great day or better yet make it a great day.
God Bless
Lah

1 down 29 to go

Well I have my first radiation treatment under my belt. I was off the table before my actual appointment time. I will say it again my oncology team at Marshfield are top notch. And since I LOVE to be in my kitchen the radiation oncology team will be eating well over the next six weeks.
I just took a Old Fashioned Coffee House Coffee Cake out of the oven for their week 1 treat ( shhhhhh don't tell them.) :)
Have a great day and God Bless
Lah

Woot Hoot

And so it starts. I start my radiation therapy tomorrow and 9:00. That will mean I should be done on or around June 22. YEAH! I just want to get this started so I can Git R Done!
Have a great day
God Bless
Lah

tattooed

So I got mapped and tattooed today. Now I am waiting to hear from my radiation oncologist to find out when I will actually start radiation. It should be Wednesday or Thursday, gosh I can't wait. I am not sure what I did today but I am quite sore, I took a pain pill. Watching House then I am going to bed. I haven't had to take a pain pill since the day after my last surgery. But I am hurting enough, and I have them so...
Hope you all had a great Monday.
God Bless
Lah

Moms day

What a fantastic Mothers Day I spent it with my daughters who not only but me lunch but took me to Cold Stone Creamery for a ice cream. Thanks M&M I love you gals! Ready to get the ball rolling tomorrow.
God Bless
Lah

could it be??

It actually seems like a spring day today! Is it here ? finally!
I sure hope so. There is nothing like swinging on the porch with a cup of coffee or a glass of something to help the healing process!
Have a great day and enjoy the weather.
God Bless
Lah

And it begins

Just back from Marshfield, and I have to start this post my saying my Medical Team is top notch they are all awesome!
Monday I go in to get mapped and tattooed ( this is so the radiation beams will hit in the EXACT place every time ) and the plan is to start radiation on Wednesday. It will be a 6 week regimen for a total of 30 treatments. I have a great feeling about this especially with the team I am working with, ready to get started so I can be finished.
To all you Mothers reading this have a great Mothers Day
God Bless
Lah

Well I pulled a good one tonight! I was helping fix pies and taking off the film when my hand slipped and I hit myself right at the incision point. OUCH!!! I can't believe I did that but ..I did. Other then that it was a good day. Early Doc. Appointments tomorrow. Will write more then.
God Bless
Lah

Another good night at work. I was doing my back up job and it was just like old times. Am I a 100% probably not but I'd say 95% for sure. I really can't wait until Friday when I see the docs and get a game plan in line so I know what is what. I assume I will have my radiation schedule by this time Friday but who knows???

For all of you reading this please say a prayer for a family of a young man ( a class mate of my twins, 21 years old) who left this world yesterday.
RIP M.K
God Bless
Lah

Work went great tonight, I was actually on the line and the night flew by.. Just a couple of hiccups but you'll have that.  I also felt wonderful because I had my monthly massage this morning, a small piece of Heaven. I am almost  back to myself. And it feels good.  Now if the thermometer would show that it is May and not March!! I mean May 3 and 40* Yikes!
God Bless
Lah

Monday's Monday's

Well my second full day of work went ok. Once again I was a cleaner so I worked at my own pace for much of the night. There were a coupe of times when I forgot and lifted more then I probably should have. But right now I am doing ok. I am tired but doing alright. I am thinking I will sleep like a baby tonight.  Being back in the swing of things and getting used to a second shift schedule again.

And we in the good ole USA have a lot to be thankful tonight. Thank all our Military men and women who everyday risk there lives to keep oure's safe. I can suck it up and take a little pain.
( if I get any right now I am very comfortable.)
God Bless
Lah

It's the little things.

OK I know this is going to sound strange, but it truly is " The Little Things" that make me smile. I just finished a big morning stretch and I had NO pain NO pulling NO throbbing nothing that would indicate I have had 2 surgeries in 3 weeks. A sure sign that I am WELL on the road to a 100% recovery. 
This is Divine Mercy Sunday and He truly has shown me Divine Mercy. Thank you Jesus 
God Bless all reading this and their families. 
Lah