Friday, November 18, 2011

I'm still having problems regulating my body temperature. It most likely has something to do with the hormone shot to shut down my ovaries - it's supposed to be like going through menopause. My hands and feet are particularly sensitive, and it doesn't help that the tips of my fingers are tingly. It feels like I have poor circulation in them.

I still have a little bit of hair and I'm surprised that I look as normal as I do with a hat on - without it is a different story. My kids are always curious to see how I am looking so I took my hat off for them the other day and showed them and just about all of them responded with, "Ewww, gross!" Nice feeling... I think my husband is dying to shave my head so maybe we will do it this weekend. I'm having a hard time letting go of the last of it though especially since it looks fine with my hats. My scalp is still super sensitive and itchy.

I finally found a hat to sleep in at night! A friend from the ward stopped by on Thursday and dropped off a hat that she had bought for me at Huntsman and it is perfect for me for sleeping in. It is a soft knit that comes down a little lower and has some elastic in the back so it fits a little better and doesn't fall off of me when I turn over in bed.

Today I made dinner for the first time since my last chemo treatment. We have had so many kind, generous people that have wanted to bring meals since my last treatment that we have had tons of food. I think the kids miss some of our regular meals so I since I was feeling fine I decided to make one of our family meals that we haven't had in a while. I had great responses from the kids when they saw it too!

2 comments:

  1. I'm so glad to hear that your surrounded by people that love your family and bringing you meals and things that will help you. We love you!

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  2. We are sad to hear about the cancer Stephanie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. It is nice that you have such a good ward family that help you. Keep fighting the good fight. Much Love, Peggy Nielson

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