Radiation

Started yesterday! Along with oral Chemotherapy Xeloda.

And that’s not all- "Mr. Joe!" is back at work for the first time in quite a while. The plan, as it stands, is for him to work M-F 10AM - 3 PM, then drive across town for 3:30 radiation. I think it sounds a bit grueling for a cancer patient, but as long as his white blood cell count and energy level holds up, he could use the walking around money.

It’s been a pretty wild week. There’s so much ADJUSTING to do. To everything, for everyone. Joe, Miles, me, Miles’ dad… everyone getting used to the idea and the practicalities of our co-habitation. And I must say, it has not been that easy. Not only have I been completely overwhelmed with work, but Joe and I operate at different speeds, so finding our step was a bit of a challenge. I’ve cried my share of frustrated tears, which I suppose is part of the reason for the infrequent posts. But after a few weeks of getting used to things, I think we’re settling into a rhythm that works. And I LIKE living with Joe. He’s much more domestic than I thought! And he’s a wonderful influence for Miles, the lucky munchkin. He doesn’t treat me half-bad, either. ;)

Anyway, after Day 1 of the new chemo/rad regimen, I think Joe was feeling pretty funky. He’s tired, nauseated, and feels like he’s getting a cold. We’re trying to keep Miles’ germs away as best we can and find foods Joe can stomach. He takes the Xeloda with food, so he has to eat at least twice per day… last night he had a hefty portion of spaghetti with my awesome homemade meat sauce, but this morning he had a hard time finishing a bowl of cereal. Pork chops with nectarine sauce and butter beans tonight…. Favorite recipes welcome!

Thanks, as always, for checking in.