I hate Chemo. Make no mistake – it sucks. However, this cocktail is definitely not as hard on me. And I have gotten better at managing it. 

Its day 3 post chemo today and I am actually typing in my blog. Not much health to report since my last blog. I thought I would just expand on my weight. During the first 4 months of chemo I would drop to 137/138 pounds and then struggle to get up to 145 for my next round of chemo. This was a combination of my diet, the two day prior fasting and higher toxicity of the drugs I was taking. 

I have been less concerned about the diet and I no longer fast before my chemo. It is about trying different things in the hopes something works. And it is not just about beating cancer but also getting the quality of life while doing it. I still try to eat well, but I am less strict on things and I don’t stay away from anything if I feel like eating or drinking it. – In moderation of course…

As I mentioned before my mental state has been pretty good too. We have been trying to get away here and there and I find that when one vacation is planned, I am already thinking about the next one. We have a california adventure we have been planning for a while and it is almost here. However, I am already thinking past it to have something else to look forward to. That “looking forward” to something has been a huge help for me. 

Heading out next week with my parents and sister’s family to Disneyland and San Diego for two weeks. I pushed back chemo another week to do this. Its anyone’s guess if this is a good thing or bad thing. But I don’t want to just be on chemo and focusing on my disease. No one knows how much time I have – so I will enjoy what I can. I am also trying to get out a little more – meeting with friends, going into work. A little routine is shining a light back into our home. 

When we get back I will have 3 rounds of chemo in June and then another scan. If all shows well, I am going to take 4 weeks off chemo in July. If it shows REALLY well, maybe even more!!! 🙂 But I don’t want to get my hopes up too much. Plans change quickly in my situation. 

On a life note, my family is doing great. Renee has been doing her amazing juggling act running our household and Audrey is 4 going on 10 I think. And she has also surpassed her father as the worlds slowest person when it comes to getting ready. You all know how great I am at it – well she makes me seem fast. Hilarious and frustrating at the same time, but I guess I deserve it!

Renee is getting busier with her weddings and events (its that time of year) and Audrey has lots going on too. Soccer, Gymnastics, Dance, Music and swimming. Not really uncommon for kids but it does make for a busy schedule.

Finally had to bite the bullet and have the shingles replaced at our house. I have pushed it back the last two years, but there is no avoiding this year. Also having some of the old windows replaced. There is mould inside them and they just look crappy. I am afraid to open them…

Anyway, even though it poured rain today it wasn’t snow. Feel pretty good and getting excited for our trip Tuesday. Thanks for comments and messages. I appreciate and enjoy reading them. Will update with pics of our trip when I can.

Slow it down,

Dan