Just a quick update. This round of chemo has gone better than any so far. I am more tired this time but otherwise, I'm ok. Tonight I feel like I have the flu, but I think that's the Neulasta shot I got today. Work just wore me out today, I had some rowdy kids.
I have to decide- do I want chemo on New Years Eve or wait until Wed Jan 2nd. If I wait, that's just less time I have to recuperate for the next round. I haven't talked to Scott about it yet. I am leaning towards having it on Monday, I just won't be awake to ring in the new year. Part of me feels like sleeping thru it anyway, I don't want to have to reflect on the past year and think about what the new year holds. I know that sounds very negative but that's how I feel.
Tuesday, I lost hearing in my left ear. That is a side effect of the chemo. It has come back a little bit but it's not where it should be. I was also getting a high frequency feedback when anyone made noise. That went away too. I posted my concern on the Colon Club and some jerk had the nerve to tell me, and this is a quote "does a speech pathologist really need good hearing anyway?" The nerve!
Gotta go.
Michele;
6 comments:
Hey Michele,
So glad you are better this time-YAH!!! I couldn't believe that guy that made that comment on the colon club-I agree what a jerk. I am doing good this time too, just got back from a soccer meeting-the fanny pack even went along. Take care, talk with you soon!
I am glad you are doing better. I saw the post on the CC and I had to keep my mouth quite, but I still got your back.
Dont look at the new year and dread it...think and BELIEVE of what 2008 will hold for both of us. I have felt God move in my life as I know he has in yours.
I know that is hard to imagine right now whit all the you, well we have been through. You were there for me when I was in the dumps now allow me to be your friend that understands.
Pick yourself back up off the floor, dust your self off, and continue this battle that we have ahead.
Always remember Phillipins 4:13....
Believe,
Kevin
What an idiot! I was thinking just the opposite...how vital your hearing is as a speech/language pathologist. It's amazing all the different side effects that can occur. I imagine they expect that to be temporary. The feedback must be annoying too. Apparently some children with autism hear like that all the time. I can't imagine. You're always in my thoughts and prayers. --Kelley
Some people don't have a clue. Speech/Hearing - they go together. I guess as an SLP that comment hits me just like it hit you and I can't help but think "what a jerk." Well since I don't know the man who posted that I just have to believe that he meant nothing by the innocent comment from someone who knows nothing about what SLP's do.
You are always in my thought and prayers.
Kim
Michele,
I am so glad that you had a Lucky #7! Now you can recuperate and enjoy the rest of the Christmas season with your friends and family!
I think of you often and continue to pray that you are blessed to be strong and well through it all. I know that 2008 will be better than ever! You will be able to celebrate that you fought, overcame, conquered and found more strength than you ever had before! I guess to sum it up, I agree with vman1300's words of wisdom.
You are blessed!
Take care - Shawna
hey michele,
you should have called me tuesday. we could both have the phone up to our right ears. ha ha.
you should be careful people are going to talk about those 2 girls who cannot hear out of the left ear.
and the nerve of someone to say a comment like that. probably some hick who doesn't know how to talk in the first place.
love ya
twylia
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