Eating and drinking remain a challenge as I have blisters all down the inside of my throat and I have thrush in my mouth. I was carted off to the ER last week because I was dehydrated so I am working very hard on drinking.
We as a family are doing ok. I have started to read chapter books to Eoin as a way to spend more time with him as running around is not going to be happening for a while. I think this might be the first week where I don't make date night out but I'm hoping Andy and I can snuggle and watch a movie - maybe the new Torchwood. Our friends and family continue to support us amazingly.
Tuesday is my day of the week to see the doctors so I'm hoping tomorrow I will be able to ask for some pain meds so that I can try and eat. The radiation gives you an awful taste in your mouth almost like you have been sucking on a penny so that along with my taste buds being radiated makes food taste downright weird!
With all your support and prayers though I continue to smile and keep going through this journey. Please do keep praying for me and us as a family too please. It means so much to us to know that you are sending us your strength and prayers.
Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. Cancer does suck. It has hit my family hard the past 2 years.
ReplyDeleteSaran, your life has a lot of sucky components right now. I've never met you in person but you exude kindness, caring and joy. Snuggle your husband and boy extra. I hope that your doctor consult brings you some solid ideas for relief from the symptoms. I don't think anyone should have to go through what you are, but especially such a nice person like yourself. Now does anyone know a chef that would know what foods would counter act or complement a copper taste? http://www.caregiverslibrary.org/Default.aspx?tabid=294 I found some suggestions here.
ReplyDeleteLike Lisa, we've never met but are friends via blogs and our adoption connection. Our family is thinking of you and yours. We know you'll feel better soon!
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