So I realize I haven't posted an update in a while, but the reason for that is... well, there really is no new news. I finished my antibiotics a week and a half ago, and I have just been waiting. And waiting. And waiting. Frankly, I'm getting a little tired of it, but I've been doing the best I can to fill my days with fun activities and people I love.
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| The birthday girls and party boy. |
Luckily, my "Birthday Week" just passed which helped to while away the time, and I managed to extend the celebration, as any red-blooded American gal should. It began with a surprise party on Saturday 10/2, thrown by my wonderful husband and friends, who continue to shower me with love. They really did pull it off flawlessly, and received the most sincere, completely astonished, open-mouthed reaction from me. I really had NO clue. So fun! The next night, we also celebrated my mom's (10/2) and my birthday (10/4) with our whole family. My birthday was Monday, and I indulged in a pedicure with a good friend and a fancy dinner date with Gavin. The week culminated in a fabulous long weekend in Cambria (on the central CA coast), where we rented a beach house with friends their and little boys. We lounged about, drank wine, frolicked on the beach, drank wine, played games, drank wine, watched the little boys play (and argue... just a little). I played my guitar, sang songs, knitted. We managed a mini road trip on Saturday to visit the gorgeous Justin Winery outside of Paso Robles, and we hit a pumpkin patch at Jack Creek Farms in Templeton on our way home. Something to please everyone. It was just what the doctor ordered.
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| Self-portrait at sunset. |
Returning home after such an amazing weekend was a little hard, and I definitely had the post-vacation blues today, triggered by a cancellation for my doctor's appointment with the ophthalmologist--a post surgery follow up. The closer I get to knowing results, the more apprehensive I become. My MRI is scheduled for tomorrow morning (Tuesday), and my appointment with Dr. Vempaty, my oncologist is on Thursday. The MRI will determine what treatment path I take. We will know that the antibiotics worked if my tumors appear to be smaller, however, I am feeling more and more doubtful that this will be the case. I'm not being pessimistic, just realistic. Dr. Levy told me that I should notice less swelling in my eyes if the meds were working, but so far I haven't noticed that the swelling has diminished. It's OK though. If the antibiotics don't work, I won't be disappointed. I really am ready to begin Rituxan on Monday (10/18). Though I know I made the right decision to take the time and give this a shot, I'm tired of waiting, and I really, really, really am anxious to move forward with treatment now and get on with my life. Stay tuned for another update after I meet with Dr. Vempaty on Thursday.
This past few weeks, I've realized we're all in a holding pattern with you. And when you learn the results of this "long shot" we'll get the same sense of relief that you're taking the next step. We all love you and will handle the ups and downs with continued optimism and patience along with you!
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