Success

Well, my chemo this week was a success. I got a private room again because being in the office makes me super emotional right now. I've been happy and bubbly 80-90% of the time outside of the doctor's office but when I get there I tear up when they ask me about anything. I think this has actually worked out in my favor since I keep getting special treatment from it. This week the social worker took some time to talk to me, since my doctor was running behind. I feel so cared for at this clinic.

My nipple is still inflamed and my sternum still hurts, but things feel different I am hoping that it's things breaking down and being cleared out by my system, but who knows. It does feel like there is lymph movement going on. My friend Melanie gave me what is basically a 20 gallon soft sided bucket that I put in my shower to take epsom salt baths and I have used it a couple times this week. It sounds weird but it actually works pretty darn well.

This week I have felt better than I had in weeks. I still needed a lot of down time and I wore myself out on Monday so I was pretty useless on Tuesday. I got some chores done at home and did some socializing, which felt great. I finally stopped by the office and picked up my computer that had sat locked to my desk for 8 weeks. It was fantastic to see some of my coworkers, although I didn't get a chance to see everyone I would have liked to see. I might try to go in again next week. I asked my boss about the process to transition back to work, although I think it will be a few more weeks before it actually happens.

I was able to catch up with a few other people this week as well and went for a very short hike in forest park. Overall, a great week.