Author Archives: michelle

Well, the effects of the chemo are settling in. I’m feeling pretty exhausted and my back is aching something fierce (that’s from the nulestra shot).  But I’ve been getting in some awesome power naps that help tremendously and slept 10 hours last night.  So all in all, it’s not too bad. I’ve received some incredible … Continue reading »

Okay folks, the anticipation is over.  I have one chemo treatment under my belt.  And it wasn’t bad at all!! Of course the full effects take a few days to kick in, so I guess I shouldn’t be doing cartwheels yet (ha – like I can do cartwheels at my old age). For those of … Continue reading »

Well my first injection of super powers is starting tomorrow.  I’m a little nervous, but not expecting it to be that bad.  I honestly expect it to be a lot like my first trimester when I was pregnant with Desmond (pregnancy was NOT a joy for this mama). I guess I’m about to find out!  … Continue reading »

SUCH a good day!!  Had a heart screening this morning to make sure my heart is strong enough to withstand the chemo.  All looked well.  Then had a physical therapy session and the cording snapped in my arm!!  It didn’t hurt at all and I now have full range of my arm.  YAY!!  And then … Continue reading »

I’m feeling unbelievably grateful and humbled by all my friends generosity.  Whether it’s delicious meals (the latest coming from Holly R., Amy & Carrie and Andrea B), to thoughtful and generous gifts (the latest: t-shirts from Andrea B, cookbook from Jen, Kindle gift cert from Shelly in CT, and very generous Visa gift cert from … Continue reading »

I’ve perfected the art of retail therapy while I recover from surgery.  It’s fun to get packages delivered every week with a new goody or two.  I’m sure Brian is looking forward to me returning to work so I don’t have as much time to shop online. 🙂  My latest purchase is this great chair … Continue reading »

I had my first real physical therapy appointment today.  And I LOVED it!!  As I mentioned in my last post, I’m having a lot of discomfort in my side and arm. Plus I was just scared that it was something serious.  But I had a great session with the therapist today and she said I’m … Continue reading »

There’s a good reason “sunshine” is part of the title of this blog.  The sunny weekend was absolutely wonderful and gave me a great dose of energy.  Turns out the vitamin D was needed because unfortunately I’m sick today.  Nothing serious, just a sore throat and sneezing.  But it’s enough to exhaust me.  Nap time … Continue reading »

I’m missing Starbucks today. i know, crazy to say I miss work. But I miss seeing all my work friends and I really love my new job. I had a good talk with my mom this morning about it. I was saying how I miss working and she reminded me that I need to be … Continue reading »

Sorry for my silence on the blog-front. I’ve been pretty inactive on email as well. I decided to have a “cancer-free” weekend and not talk or think much about the dreaded C. I ended up having a perfectly relaxing weekend. Saw “Bridesmaids” with Erin & Colleen (absolutely hysterical!), hung out at Kim & Bob’s with … Continue reading »