Woke up today to one heck of a pain in my lower back. Ouch! I feel like someone is stabbing me in the lower back with a sharp object. The day was a constant battle with the clock and a 4 hour cycle of ibuprofen. I'm determined to not have to use a stronger pain killer, Percocet, if I can avoid it. I was successful today, and was able to control the pain with ibuprofen as long as I was diligent every 4 hours. When I was laying down, I was also able to help the back pain with a heating pad. Headache is still there and annoying, but also being managed with the drugs. I guess the good news is that the pain should mean my body is working extra hard to pump out more bone marrow, which should bring my blood count levels back to an acceptable range. I sure hope so, as I don't want my next chemo treatment scheduled for Thursday the 20th to be delayed.
I was so excited to enjoy a weekend with the Milwaukee Scylla. Today was the annual Lucky Balls Tournament, a beer pong tournament which is a fundraiser for the club. Tomorrow Scylla prop Beki and her fabulous hubby Ryan are having a St Patty's day party. Sadly, my blood levels meant we couldn't go enjoy the events in full, but my goal of the day was to swing by and see the gang. Our dear friend Eren Turk stopped by and hung out with us at home, as I was trying to motivate to head out to Brewskis and see the Scylla. It was great to see Eren. We hung out with her at home for a bit and then all three of us set out to make an appearance at the Lucky Balls event. I even motivated to gear up in my best St. Patty's day gear … my green Boston Red sox hat with a shamrock and my Boston Celtics t-shirt. Gotta love my Boston roots and sports when I think about the Irish. =) Bummed I didn't get a photo, as I was looking pretty darn cute in the green Boston sports gear. It was so wonderful to see the Scylla!!! I miss those ladies dearly. Sadly, I wasn't able to give any hugs today… but I replaced it with high fives and fist bumps. Heather was also taking hugs for me… so I think she got a few extra ones. I really wanted to make sure I wasn't increasing any odds of picking something up, knowing how compromised my immune system is right now. We stayed for about 45 minutes and then headed home to relax.
Man, that small trip out today really did wipe me out! That injection yesterday really did take away all of the energy I was feeling. I started napping on the couch before six and was in bed by 8pm. So far the side effects of bone pain and fatigue are valid for this girl. Not to fear… I know it's to help my body build back its immunity, and at the end of the day that is what is important. Praying it can recover in time for an on time chemo treatment on Thursday.
I was so excited to enjoy a weekend with the Milwaukee Scylla. Today was the annual Lucky Balls Tournament, a beer pong tournament which is a fundraiser for the club. Tomorrow Scylla prop Beki and her fabulous hubby Ryan are having a St Patty's day party. Sadly, my blood levels meant we couldn't go enjoy the events in full, but my goal of the day was to swing by and see the gang. Our dear friend Eren Turk stopped by and hung out with us at home, as I was trying to motivate to head out to Brewskis and see the Scylla. It was great to see Eren. We hung out with her at home for a bit and then all three of us set out to make an appearance at the Lucky Balls event. I even motivated to gear up in my best St. Patty's day gear … my green Boston Red sox hat with a shamrock and my Boston Celtics t-shirt. Gotta love my Boston roots and sports when I think about the Irish. =) Bummed I didn't get a photo, as I was looking pretty darn cute in the green Boston sports gear. It was so wonderful to see the Scylla!!! I miss those ladies dearly. Sadly, I wasn't able to give any hugs today… but I replaced it with high fives and fist bumps. Heather was also taking hugs for me… so I think she got a few extra ones. I really wanted to make sure I wasn't increasing any odds of picking something up, knowing how compromised my immune system is right now. We stayed for about 45 minutes and then headed home to relax.
Man, that small trip out today really did wipe me out! That injection yesterday really did take away all of the energy I was feeling. I started napping on the couch before six and was in bed by 8pm. So far the side effects of bone pain and fatigue are valid for this girl. Not to fear… I know it's to help my body build back its immunity, and at the end of the day that is what is important. Praying it can recover in time for an on time chemo treatment on Thursday.
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