Ramping Up for Treatment 5

As usual, I can't sleep, so at least I have this blog to pass the time this morning. I've had a rough go of it since Treatment 3: first the treatment, then hospital, then Treatment 4, then discovery of an intestinal bacterial infection - that I had since the hospital - , 2 days of feeling …

Haikus for Christi

Don't forget, Sunshine There is so much love and warmth Being sent your way - Tami R.   Queen Honey badger Venom, bad day, no contest In the end, she wins - Cheryl K.   Cobra rearing head Queen Honey Badger fights back That snake will go DOWN! - Karin H.   Thinking of old …

A Whole New Kind of Battle

I'm finding that its getting difficult to find new things to say. I'm at home and alone a lot and nothing new is really happening. Also, my body's reaction to chemo is getting increasingly difficult and this will continue to be the case from here on out. I'm tired all the time. Nothing much comes …

Hello, My Name is Christi and I’m a Chemo Whore

I know I'm a Chemo Whore because: 1. I wake up at 5 a.m. and shop online for Valentine's shirts to wear to my next chemo appointment 2. I pile on all of my heavy whore make-up to look hot for "Club Chemo" 3. I pack up my Chemo Ho Bag and matching gear 4. …

Uninspirational – A Poem

Still recovering Anemic and tired Totally Uninspired Chocolate pudding, bananas and rice Staples for living I hear your advice Totally uninspired Don’t feed your cancer Please feed yourself Don’t hurt your stomach Digest what you will Watch out, you might break Don’t eat that Watch what you drink Take your medicine Sleep so you can …

BFD

My hospital nurse, who I had the pleasure of being will all 4 days at the hospital, was the head nurse of the sixth floor. Audrey was excellent at logistics, medical practice and bedside manner. Not only did I feel safe under her care, but I was happy to see her and looked forward to …