Better

There's a really predictable pattern here: chemo makes me feel crappy, a few days go by and then I feel better. Doesn't really make for the most interesting blogging...

But I do. Feel better. After spending Saturday and Sunday completely couch-bound, I was able to go to work for a bit on Monday. It's amazing how good it feels to get out of the house, even if just for a few hours. Even if I don't feel incredibly great.

I think Taxol is a bit easier, so far anyway, than A/C. Yes I have bone and joint pain and walked around all day today like either a little old lady with arthritis, or a weekend warrior very sore from extreme sports, but my stomach is much happier overall, and my brain is much clearer than it would be if I had to take all the anti-nausea drugs. I feel less like I will burst into tears at any second, and less like I've been kicked in the gut by a very big horse than I did with A/C.

I just keep thinking "only 3 more!" I'm absolutely thrilled. Plus I think next chemo recovery will take place at the beach, and as simple as that sounds I'm happy as heck at the thought of getting out of town for a few days. Last time I was anywhere was my vacation in May! I think I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Dare I imagine a chemo-free life?