So, we are officially in countdown mode! I have 2 1/2 more weeks and then I will be done with chemo and get my PICC line out! Hooray!! I will get to take a real shower and go swimming! On that note, I tried to take two of my boys swimming the other day at the community pool. I was going to sit on the side and let Jake (age 15) watch Ethan (age 3). They wouldn't let us in, they said that an 18 year old had to be with him at all times in the water. Needless to say I let my hot headed Latino in me go a little. I wasn't very nice, sorry pool people! I told them "well that's not going to work, I have cancer and a PICC line and I can't get in the water!" Ethan was screaming the whole way out and then told everyone that they wouldn't let him go swimming. It was very sad! Anyway, when we got home, I let him run around in his sprinkler and use his little pool out front.
I guess I also forgot to post that I spent two nights in the hospital the day after the 4th. We had a great time with Kent's family out at the coast and then went to my aunt's for the 4th of July. That night I started with stomach flu symptoms (both ends!) Anyway, I got to where I could keep liquids down and then I ended up with a fever of 102.4. Once I get a fever, they want me to come in so I don't get too sick to finish out my treatments. It was not too bad, I had another blood transfusion (my 3rd now) and got to rest a lot. I have been really tired lately, hence the blood transfusion. So, anyway, I'm feeling great now, just tired of course! I have one round of chemo left and will be done on August 6th!
