On the Upswing

Well, at least I think I'm on the upswing. Turns out this is all quite unpredictable -- a different experience for everyone -- and I'm grateful that next time I'll know more about what to expect hopefully. Because I could actually watch things on Monday, and even joined my family for some vegan enchiladas that came in on the MealTrain, I thought I had made it through the worst of it. Not so!

Yesterday was a pretty rough day. I now have been informed that the side effects of one of my main drugs peaks at five to nine days. Yesterday was day five and hopefully that was the peak. I'll spare you the details, but it was not fun. Another drug doesn't peak for 21 days, right about the time I get my  next infusion, so that's interesting. My brother, sister-in-law and nephew stopped by for a few minutes on their way in from Pittsburgh for some much needed adorable distraction, so that was nice. (I'm talking about Clayton, Joe, not you). 

Today I'm back to being sleepy and lethargic, a little achy. I've eaten some today and look forward to carryout from Greenspace Cafe in Ferndale tonight courtesy of some friends. I'm hopeful that there's not a lot of back and forth with how I feel and that yesterday really was the low point for this go-around.

I was told at some point I would probably lose my senses of smell and taste and it seems like it's already happening. Starting yesterday afternoon, my mouth started feeling burned (like when you drink hot coffee).  I have a very sore throat and unfortunately anything I drink other than water since then hurts to drink. I'm trying to drink a La Croix right now for something different and it burns. 

I was hoping to make it home to Ionia this weekend to see friends and family, all in town for the annual fair. It looks like that might not happen. James is going to go on ahead with my sister on Thursday. At this point, just the few minutes it took for me to pack her bags wiped me out. I've also been looking forward to giving Daniel a few days to himself to work and relax. But I suppose if I'm going to be laying around in bed, it might as well be my own. I'm disappointed to be considering staying home, but I know I need to rest. All the kids (big and small) should feel free to run around and be noisy at Gigi's without worrying about disturbing me or waiting on me. And, really, it won't be very fun to be in bed and hear all the fun times happening downstairs I suppose.  I was hoping to take James on her first kiddie rides during "The Ten Best Days of Summer," but oh, well. Aunt Sarah can do the honors and I'll take over next year. If you are not from Ionia you probably don't understand what a big deal the fair is, or this rite of passage. :) There's a chance I'll make the trip Saturday with my brother-in-law if I'm up to it.

Thank you all for your continued offers to help and checking in to see how we're doing. We're hanging in there and all of your support helps so much!