[Jean]

Sheila,
I am saying strong prayers for you. I understand the concern for your two babies...(have one of my own)
Is it possible to find temporary afforable housing
for the time you need to up in Chicago that permits pets.
Maybe you could look into that we have a few of them
here for the people who are relocating and require part time residence - they even have places that permits pets.
Go on line or ask your local real estate company if they have a connection of such a facility. Radiation can be draining...I used to make my appointment the last one at night around 8 PM so that I finished went home and went to bed. Making morning appt. or early afternoon appt. I found that if there was machine issues and delays I would sit for hours. But last appt. at night any issues were resolved during the day. Hope this helps.
Wish I had family in Chicago to open their doors to you.
Also to consider maybe a college student looking to earn some dollars would be willing to be hired to drive you (at least for part of the treatments) which would give you a break. Love you Sheila and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jean