Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Nice Knowing You Were Hair

Well, recently, the 5-FU pump is starting to kick me in the ass a little.  I am WAY more tired than I think is fair (stomp), keeping food down is a little more challenging and the best part is this:

I compiled this little happy, hairy tribble yesterday at work.  Yes, the hair has decided that this has been fun and all but it's OUTTA HERE.  So, basically we are counting down the time until I go all J.I. Jane.  There is something fundamentally Freudian about parts of yourself falling off.  It gives you a creepy vibe and that's putting it mildly.  I suppose now we just place bets each night on the amount of hair I can brush out into the sink.  The betting pool is now open, please wear your safety gear and remember, no running.  Pictures will follow of the grand event, hopefully this may boost our ratings :P


Claire came with me to the last pump re-fill.  I love that I actually have something in common with a car now.  BEEP.  I asked her if she was happy that she came and her response was, "Yes, and ewwww."  I'm guessing that watching them pull the needle out of my port and then put another one back in might have been a tad weird but she wanted to know what all the hubbub was about and now she does.  Normally, they don't let children back there, you know, chemo chemicals floating all over the place and we don't want her slipping in a puddle of cisplatin or anything, but they put us off to the side and let her watch.  Really a wonderful group of people over there.

Love you all~

9 comments:

  1. I want a tribble - make me one, please? And once you go all GI Jane, will we need to address you differently? Sergeant Jane, Corporal Jane, Captain Jane, Commander in Chieftess? No matter.....I will salute you with boundless and endless pride. What an amazing woman my Chemosabe Girl is!! Mom xoxoxoxo

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  2. I second everything your momma said!!! You are an amazing women! You can always become a writer...you have the gift. I hate reading what you are writing about(Jeffrey)....but love reading what you have to say and your wonderful attitude. We love you very much and you are always in our thoughts. And I think GI Steph sounds good too. Love you!
    Tia.

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  3. Will be thinking of you tomorrow, Steph, and hoping this next round of chemo kicks Jeffrey to the curb! Love you!

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  4. Stephanie,

    I like "GI Steph" too!

    I felt like I bonded a little with your "no hair" as you gently lifted the already detached hair from your head, quietly carressed it as you folded it, and placed it lightly into my trash can.

    It's amazing the bonding we can do at the office, isn't it?

    I love you dearly and will see you tomorrow.

    Kisses.... Love, Linda

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  5. Claire and her Mom are beautiful people!
    Love, Linda

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  6. Hi Steph--I'm late to this party having just gotten the news from Jack. I am in awe of you!! I read thru the whole blog and feel up to speed now. I know that Jeffrey is counting his days for sure! your attitude is fabulous. We are so far away, I don't know of anything to do to help except sending positive energy your way to fill in when yours runs low. Take care and keep kicking that sucker to the curb! Love you!!
    Debbie

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