Happy Anniversary, Steve

It's our 16th anniversary today, and Steve and I did not celebrate in style.  We did, however, share a slow paced day at the hospital during which he held my IV pole and accoutrements while we took some laps around the 15th floor of Prentice.  He is an amazing, kind, loving and supportive husband, a great dad, and I am so lucky to have him in my life and here in Chicago to be my life partner and companion.

My body is doing fine with a few little twists and turns.  I am getting very high doses of steroids... 10 mg of decadron IV with chemo number 1 followed by 1000 mg of solumedrol IV with chemo number 2.  In addition, many of my medications are run into my body with dextrose, a sugar.  So, my blood sugar is a little high, a result of the steroids and IV fluids.  We will have to keep an eye on it, but so far it's a minor glitch and fairly common with this regimen.

Also, my blood pressure is very low.  84/39 at last check.  This is also likely from my medications, and I will discuss adjustments in the morning with my team.  They are trying to protect my heart, but I do need to be able to stand up, too!  :)

Otherwise, my numbers are great and I am feeling OK.  A little tired, a little unpleasantness, but so far so good.

Thanks to all for your continued notes of support!