Questions Answered for Now

Dr. Silverberg called this evening (he tried earlier, but I was gone). He has reassured me and I have to say I am SO happy! He said as far as he was concerned I was responding well to the chemo. He said he thought the spots in my lungs were the same spots we have been looking at for four years - that he thinks my radiologist was perhaps a little lazy in checking my old scans - and he has a call in to him to reread them comparing to old scans. I realize that I may have new spots, but the fact that Dr. S doesn't think so at least gives me hope - and makes taking my treatment tomorrow so much easier! I am also thrilled as he will be back in three weeks when I go for my next treatment!

I am running a low grade fever tonight (99.9) - and I think I may have been for a couple of days, but I just didn't recognize it (I have been chilly all the time). This is reminiscent of a month or so ago when I finally got antibiotics and I felt better within a few days. I mentioned it to Dr. Silverberg, and he said to be sure to tell my onc tomorrow. I have been tired, achy and short of breath going up stairs or walking up inclines. My right lung has also felt tingly when I take a deep breath. I sure hope I can get some antibiotics and feel better quickly!

We went to Mark's Aunt Dorothy's house tonight for supper (why I wasn't here when Dr. S called). We had a nice evening visiting and a delicious meal. I felt a little 'punk' but it was still fun.

Eight Things About Me:

Omaha Mama tagged me with this 8 things meme. Eight things about me. Facts or habits.



*Each player lists 8 facts or habits about themselves.
*The rules of the game are posted at the beginning before the list of 8.
*At the end of the post, the person tags 8 people, then go to comment on the tagged person's blog, letting them know they've been tagged.



1. Graduated from high school in York, NE in 1971

2. Started my teaching career in January, 1976 in Logan, IA

3. Kissed several frogs before I found my 'prince' and married him in 1980

4. Had two, possibly three miscarriages before my first child was born. Was sure I would never have a child

5. Have two sons - Matt (24), Greg (21)

6. I can't believe that I am old enough to have two sons ages 24 & 21!

7. Was blessed to be able to stay home for seven years until boys were in school (did part time substitute teaching until Greg was born)

8. Don't keep my checking account ledger - just have an approximation in my head and check online every now and then to confirm. This drives Mark INSANE, but since we keep separate accounts, he can't say much. I found out recently that my dad did the same thing - so as they say - the nut doesn't fall far from the tree.

OK, I am tagging the following people (and yes - realize there aren't 8 - Oh well):

Courtney - Just Another Day

Diane - I am the Oracle

Annette - Annette's Exciting Blog

Stephanie - Stephanie's Place

Terri - Chemo Girl Speaks Out

Rosebud - Rose Colored Chemo

Gina - No Surrender