Saturday, September 3, 2016

A small update

I have been so blessed in the last 2 weeks since my injections to have extra days of "normal" energy for events that were extra important for me to attend.  Heavenly Father does hear and answer prayers.
This last week side effects have caught up with me. Yesterday required another phone call to the oncology office. My blood pressure was too low,  my heart rate continued to climb, both close to danger levels. I am doing everything I can according to the MA. She let me know red flag numbers that would send us to the ER. I am keeping a detailed journal to track things.
Even though I am struggling extra, plan is for me to start chemo today. New script has not arrived, I will start on current dose and hope that other dose reduction script will arrive soon. I am 3 more days off schedule,  widening the gap between injections and chemo. Making the window for more side effects lengthen as well.
School starts this week and I worry how my health will impact the kids schedules and abilities. Teachers we have talked to so far have been informed of my health concerns. That has been the hardest part of our chatting,  esp with all new teachers except one this year. We will just take a day at a time as always.
I will be tracking my #'s and overall health over the weekend with strict instructions to seek medical attention if things do not improve.  Will keep everyone updated as needed.

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