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Great Stuff !!
Kelly,
Also do not post much but want to share with you. So many have given you such great stuff for support......listen and take it all in. You have found a wonderful support here. We have all been there ...done that...and especially in the final few weeks of chemo. Keep reminding yourself that after all that....herceptin alone is almost a piece of cake. Then must say that when fatique hits....depression seems close behind. That is especially true when your "normal" activity level is very high and yours must be.......working with preschoolers all day. As much as you want to push and not let this affect your living.....there are some days that you have to listen to your body. Your body is NOT SICK....your body is FIGHTING ...like a Warrior.....and some days needs all the reserve you have. Even the best marathon runner can NOT do 26 miles every day. I have had several friends that did half days the last few weeks. After this stuff starts getting out of your body you will regain strength. Just as we redo the stats for HER2 you will find your "new normal" and write new stats for a wonderful life. But sometimes you may just need that 10 minute pity time....allow yourself that......just a whine and cheese time to let it all out. Usually time mine for the shower and let it all out and down the drain. Get out and search for a flower to smell or a hubby to love or a little kid to hug (grandkids do it for me) or a fresh air walk to get my self back on track. Lean on the loved ones and friends and this board when you need to. Then get up and go for it.
You are doing GREAT....turn it over to HIS hands. Hang in there.....this HER2 Warrior is 2 1/2 years out, NED and going strong.
Hugs, Bonnie
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