sueprogress - Wednesday, May 02, 2007 7:42:39 PM

Well, difficult times do  come to an end. Thank God! The nausea finally subsided between Friday and Saturday, and with the exception of a bad upset stomach yesterday, I've had several days reprieve. I developed a low-grade fever yesterday, which was a little scary, but it too passed. I've been working so hard at gaining back weight I lost during the first chemo cycle, however, that life hasn't felt very pleasant.After a phone call with a friend today, decided I need to focus on enjoying food again. I've been trying to get 4 cans of this darn food supplement down the feeding tube in the last few days, and then have no appetite for lunch or dinner. So phooey on you MDs and nurses! This is enough of an ordeal without adding to it by extreme force feeding! Anyone like to join me at a good restaurant for lunch? As long as I feel well enough, and can eat by mouth, I plan to treat myself to good food and good friends. Unfortunately, chemo starts up again Monday.

Peter has been a sweetheart. He's driven me to radiation the last 3 days, and was with me all day today. The stress of these appointments is hard for him to bear, as it would be for me if he was in my chair. But I am sooooo lucky he is my partner.

The food and other offers to help continue from friends, and we are very grateful. Such a kind and generous bunch! I hope we can stay connected, and reciprocate when this is all over.

For those of you who knew her, one of our two guinea pigs (Caramel) died last night. Peter and I feel sad, but Laura had little reaction. Casey, our pup, is now the object of Laura's affections. And during this time I think Casey is helping her get through. Little did we know a year and a half ago when he came to us.