I’m happy to say that I’m home from the hospital. The diagnosis, as you learned from The Husband (a/k/a HOTY a/k/a Husband of the Year) was sinusitis. Now the good news here (you knew a Silver Lining was coming!) is that this was not caused by FBC. Rather, it is likely that because my immune… Continue reading Pretty Ponderous Perspective
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Hospital Detour during Chemo Treatment
Hospital Detour during Chemo Treatment Well, I’m sorry to say that things have gone to another level (and not up!). Today, I was admitted to the hospital with a 101 degree fever, indicating that there is an infection going on somewhere in this bod. F-Bomb. I’ve been dehydrated for several days and last night even… Continue reading Hospital Detour during Chemo Treatment
Huffington Post
Exciting news (well, at least I think so!): the next Brookside Buzz article is available on the Huffington Post. This week has been featured front and center! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hollye-harrington-jacobs/breast-cancer-and-surgery_b_823821.html Thank you all for your reading Brookside Buzz and The Huffington Post! I can’t tell you how much it means to me!
Buzz's Beach Day
It occurred to me tonight as I strewn about my bathroom floor (Why? You ask. Well, because I couldn’t possibly make it the 7 feet to my bed), that I haven’t written about the 78.4 lb big black ball of love that is Buzz, our beloved dog, in way too long. I’m happy to say… Continue reading Buzz's Beach Day
Cancer Coprolalia
Today I ventured out of the house. Bad, bad idea. We were invited to a beautiful lunch, full of interesting people and lots of Mind Candy. Can I just say: I am in a HUGE Mind Candy deficit. My brain is complete mush. The only thing that is consistent is cognitive dysfunction. So, I thought:… Continue reading Cancer Coprolalia
Silver Lining Book: Sometimes I Feel Like a Nut: Essays and Observations
Most days Silver Linings just appear and today was no different (a SL in and of itself!). What was different about today, however, is that I really (really!) needed them. For every wave of nausea, bone pain (moved to my sacrum today, making it difficult to walk), headache, fatigue and memory loss, I received SL’s… Continue reading Silver Lining Book: Sometimes I Feel Like a Nut: Essays and Observations
Saturday Sofalizing
Today has been the worst day of chemo side effects to date. Seriously. F-bomb. Despite intravenous fluids, acupuncture, yoga, bad television and even a thoughtful prezzie from The Husband, I feel like I have hit the bottomless pit of chemo despair extraordinarily early in this cycle – usually I hit bottom about 8 or 9… Continue reading Saturday Sofalizing
Finally Five's Flower
The other day, our daughter, a/k/a Finally Five and our dog, Buzz, took me outside for a little sun and love, both of which I (really!) needed during this chemo week. Finally Five decided that my “Thinking Cap” (what we kindly refer to as the cream cashmere cap that I wear when my bald head… Continue reading Finally Five's Flower
Delicious Dressing
As a (90%) Vegan (at the recommendation of my oncology nutritionist-& my taste buds!-I do eat fish occasionally), I’m constantly on the search for yummy, satisfying food. But, who isn’t? I’ve found when The Husband and I go to super fabulous, celebratory restaurants, all I have to do is call ahead to let them know… Continue reading Delicious Dressing
The Treatment Train Continues
Chemo #4. Check. Two more to go. Silver Lining! As you may remember, I go chemo to in an outfit that makes me feel good, happy and confident. I have always put forth an effort to look my best, no matter how I feel, and chemo infusions are no exception. So, the outfits that I wear… Continue reading The Treatment Train Continues