This afternoon I finally had the chance to process our insurance claims for the meds I'm taking and Jason's. That was over a $1000 of insurance claims. Mark's work no longer issue insurance/drug cards, unlike mine. So we have to submit any claims the old fashion way - filling up forms, attaching the receipts and send it through snail mail. What a pain! At this day and age, a drug card is so convenient and you don't have to shell out your own money. Oh well at least that's done.
I also mailed the cards I bought for Sarah and Beth. Each card had a special meaning that described each of their personalities and how they cope with our illness. I wrote special messages for them which I hope they will like. I will call Sarah on Sunday, it will be Day 4 after her chemo, hopefully she's feeling better.
I got a call from a friend. Linneth, it was nice to hear a familiar voice. I'm glad you called to get an update. :) I appreciate the offer to that place this weekend. But that place is usually overcrowded and it's too risky to go there for fear of infection. I hope you'll understand.
I also received a couple of emails from friends today, from Thess and Christine. The emails you sent me individually were very touching, they make me proud and even stronger. You guys made my day! I got choked up, more like tears of joy really.
Christine, what can I say but thank you! You don't know how much that means to me. I miss our coffee breaks, our daily chit-chats and you as my next door cubicle neighbour! Thanks also for handling my clients' training. They were actually looking for me?!?!?! ;) I will definitely give you a call if I can't handle this madness, maybe we can have coffee, tea or something :D
Thess, you are like a sister to me. I really love your email and you know how to cheer me up. The food you promised me when I go back to work is enough to keep me motivated! ;)
Healthwise, I paged my oncology nurse today. I have a bruise behind my left knee and started bleeding on Thursday. I'm not sure if it is my period because my last cycle ended January 19th and I'm not expecting it, well not for another week or two at least. I read my handy-dandy chemo booklet to check for possible side effects. What I have falls under the low platelets info sheet. It says if I experience any of the symptoms under low platelets to call the hospital immediately: bruising, heavy vaginal bleeding, constant headache or blurred vision, bleeding from gums, vomitting, nosebleeds, etc. Anyway I had three symptoms: bleeding, bruising and constant headache. Being on chemo can make you paranoid on every single side effect that you might experience or see on your body. You doubt everything.
The nurse called, she said it is very rare for chemo patients to experience low platelets so she thinks it is probably my period. Mark told me the same thing before the nurse called but I wanted some reassurance. The nurse explained that chemo makes monthly periods go out of whack or even miss periods. I was told to keep track of the bleeding but she's confident it is just my menstrual cycle.
I felt tired and weak today. I listened to what my body said and took a nap in the afternoon. I woke up when Mark took a shower. It must've been a power nap because I felt better afterwards. That, coupled with Mark's love and sweet-cozy hug, worked wonders. I love Mark. Mwah! :)
Our son, Jason, was so looking forward to Friday. He said it will be "the greatest day of my life". We asked why. Jason said, it is because he got an A- on his Math test and he's having a sleepover tonight with a couple of his friends. He was so funny. However when he came home from school I heard him crying in his room. His leg hurt. I tried to appease him but it didn't work.
After I showered I saw him on our bed sleeping. I felt his head and he was burning up. His didn't look his usual self. I checked his temperature and it was 39.4. He had a fever. Jason was upset when I told he had to stay home. I explained to him that he can't go to his friend's house because of his fever. He was upset. As a compromise, I told him I'll call his friend's mom and explain what happened. I told Jason that it will be the mother's call if he can go or not. He was ok with that. However, the mom said no, as expected. Jason flipped, threw a tantrum and threw everything he could get his hands on. I've never seen him so upset. We all felt so sorry for him. My heart melted. But what can we do, he is sick.
Jason's fever raises some concerns, will I get it or not? I pray that I don't. But as a mother, I can't help but care for my kids especially when they're sick. My kids have been pretty good and loving since I've been sick. It is now my turn to be good and loving to them, like any mother would. Cancer or no cancer.
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