Sunday, May 25, 2008

What a difference a week makes!!

So much better today. The surgeon came to the house to remove staples today!! Is this an unheard of service??? I am laying low this week. A new nanny is starting for the children. She will come every weekday from 1-7. Keep your fingers crossed. She is my savior. Friday I have an appointment with the chemotherapy doctor. I will have a chest x-ray which will determine how long we can wait until we start the chemo. If the fluid around my lung and heart is starting to build, then I will forego some recovery for an all-out attack on the cancer. This is a real trade off, one I would prefer not to face, but I will get good advice on this. Enjoy this glorious weekend!! Nathaniel and Bill say that it is crystal clear and beautiful on the Island in Maine. I can life vicariously through all of you enjoying this start to the summer season!!

Lots of love to all,
Maura

2 comments:

Dinah said...

Maura I wish i'd stayed longer last tuesday the 27th..But maybe i can drop in again and stay longer... You were in that nap mode and it was about tme for for the kids to get off the bus...
I can't believe you were stuffing the sheets back into the dryer.. you are amazing!
so I drove off into the thunder showers. I'm glad that you have a helper and i hope she is good! I'll sedn you a bottle of Mona Vie..see what it can do to help..
My friend in Maine says it's been a help in keeping her strength up..throughout her treatments/ she only has had radiation.
... We'll see eh!
All my best wishes to you..and let me know if you need an emergency Nanny..you now i am pretty flexible.
LOve tto you and your family.
xox di

SueB said...

Hi Maura,
I ran into Lisa atr the Post Office and she told me about your reaction. So sorry to hear. I have since seen several friends and have shown them your blog so you will hopefully see some new faces saying Hi!
The summer is hectic. I'm going to start a new job in Oct.full time nonclinical based on Evivence Based Medicine that will hopefully help physicians make the best decisions for their patients with the best available evidence.
Again let me know if I can do anything. I will be free for the next two months then I will be 9-5.
Hugs,
SueB