Wiped Out but Done With Round 6

I arrived home around 6 pm this evening and am quite exhausted. I feel like I need to go into hibernation for a week to recover from this fatigue. I will try to regain my strength by sleeping lots and eating as I am able. I handled this round ok, but I definitely felt more wiped out than during previous rounds. I will post again soon...
Love,
Erica

Monday Blues

We are coming to the end of my sixth treatment which has been relatively uneventful. According to hospital lingo that is a good thing. I am getting ready for one more round of biochemo today. The IL2 will finish sometime tomorrow afternoon, I'll receive 2 shots and then be discharged if everything goes as planned. Thanks to all of you for your continued well-wishes and prayers.

Love, Erica

Back on 5D

My Mom and I arrived in Baltimore around 3pm yesterday. I began my IV pre-hydration last evening and I'm getting ready to start the actual treatment in about an hour. As always I'm a little anxious and nervous about starting. Thankfully, I have family here with me to help me get through this round of treatment.

Erica

Getting Ready for Round 6

I received a call from the hospital last night saying there are several beds available and scheduling me to come in at 3pm today. This is a first...to know ahead of time that I will actually be going to the hospital today.
I can't say that I'm excited to begin Round 6, but it will be good to get it over with.
As always, I do have email access in my hospital room, so feel free to send posts during the next several days. Assuming things go as before, I should be discharged on Tuesday, July 31st.
I will keep you updated as I am able.
Take care and please keep sending positive thoughts my way as I get ready for this next round.
Thanks!!!
Love,
Erica

I just wanted to write a quick little note to let you know that I'm continuing to feel great and I'm enjoying my time before I begin my next treatment.
The weather has been quite comfortable over the past few days, which makes it easier to get out of the house and get things done, or just sit outside and enjoy.
I am still on the schedule to go back in on Thursday the 26th, but as always I won't know for sure until I get the call...
Take care!
Love,
Erica

Happy Friday!!! I'm enjoying my time at home and getting out and doing things. I've been going into Christian's shop some to help out and spend some time with Cory. I was hoping to get a few hours in at work, except it's a little slow right now...kind of typical of the summer.
As of right now, I have a consultation scheduled with the liver surgeon on August 15th and will probably have my CT scan done around the same time. I'm continuing to feel quite well and I must say that it's really nice having an extra week at home before my next treatment.
Have a great weekend!!!!
Love,
Erica

A Little More Time at Home

I had an appointment with my oncologist today. I am scheduled to return to the hospital for my 6th biochemo session on July 26th. He wanted me to have an extra week to recover before beginning treatment. He said he thought my body would handle the treatment better with a little extra recovery time secondary to the cumulative effects of treatment. I will then have scans about two weeks after the treatment finishes.
Once we know the results of the scans, then we will decide upon further treatment. I have not seen the liver surgeon yet...either sometime during my hospital stay or shortly after I should be able to get the consult completed.
I feel very encouraged about the progress that I have made and the long way I have come since February. Though it will be difficult to go back in for another treatment, I know that I will recover and that it's for a good outcome.
Thanks for continuing to keep up with me and for your positive thoughts, prayers and encouragement!
Love,
Erica

Thanks!!

Thanks for all of your notes of encouragement. It is definitely a new experience having a shaved head. I'm feeling really great and keeping my spirits up. It's awesome to be able to check my blog and have so many comments that are all so positive and inspirational. I feel like quite the trendsetter...if only Brittany hadn't beaten me to it.
It's been stormy for the past two days, but for some reason, the rain doesn't seem to hit my front garden. I'm really disappointed, because I hate watering in this heat. I guess I had better suck it up and get out there soon or I won't have any plants or flowers left.
I am scheduled to see my oncologist next Tuesday and then I suspect I'll begin my 6th treatment sometime towards the end of next week. I finally have a consult to see the liver surgeon, Dr. Choti, at the end of this month, so hopefully that will work out. It's always a little hard waiting and not knowing what's next, but I guess I'm getting used to it.
Take care!!!
Love,
Erica

Hi everyone!!!!
Christian and I spent the weekend in Ocean City. I was able to spend some time relaxing at the beach (under an umbrella, a hat and wearing lots of sunblock). It was nice to get out of town for the weekend, though it was a short trip. I am feeling much better this week.
I had Christian shave my head last week since my hair was continuing to fall out after my last treatment. I now have a kind of GI Jane look when I'm around the house. It really feels so much better to have my head shaved. When I go out of the house I either wear a scarf or my wig. My wig fits better now that my head is shaved. I must say that it really is kind of fun to have a new look (or a couple of different looks).
Take care!
Love,
Erica

Happy 4th of July!!!!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Safe 4th of July. Christian and I made it out to a BBQ with friends this afternoon. We'll be resting at home quietly this evening...no fireworks this year.
Sorry I haven't posted in a week, it's been a little rough the past several days, but I'm feeling better today and expect to continue to regain my strength.
Take care!!!!
Love,
Erica