Penultimate treatment

June 25, 2009 @ 1:32 pm by The Book Babe - Uncategorized

So I had my penultimate treatment yesterday (yes I have been saying that word  a lot) and I feel as I expected to feel. No nausea but that usually does not arrive till the weekend anyway. The weakness and tiredness seems to be getting worse with each one but since I only have one more left, I really should not complain.

Here are some good things about having chemo: Not having to shave, being able to stay home and nap with my cat, nap time. I am sure there are more but I can’t think of anything right now.

My super awesome friend Robin (Brande, extraordinary author, it is crucial that everyone read her books!) is coming to stay with me in a few days. So she can see first hand how much fun post chemo is. We plan to watch Pride and Prejudice, the good one with sexy Colin Firth, as well as other girly movies. I discovered to my horror the other day that I do not own  P&P on dvd. I am very ashamed of myself and am trying to rectify that as soon and inexpensively as possible.

One series I neglected to mention that I am currently obsessed with is the Dexter series. I am on book 3 and totally loving it! They are great books, incredibly well written with fantastic characters. The tv show is good too.

Thanks again for all the support I have been getting. I really love all the comments everyone leaves. You guys are all fabulous.

3 Comments »

I love that version of Pride & Prejudice. There is just something about Colin Firth that just makes him perfect for the role. Sounds like a good girls weekend. I love the Dexter series too – so good. :o )

Comment by Courtney — June 25, 2009 @ 2:19 pm

There seems to be something healing about Jane Austen–maybe the medical community should look into it. I know whenever I’m sick, which is frequently (I only have to think about getting the flu and I catch it…which means I’ll probably get it now…sigh) I have a Jane Austen Movie Marathon and it always makes me feel better. I always start with Sense and Sensibility, follow with Emma, and then rotate between P&P or a BBC version of Persuasion–drives my husband crazy (he’s not an Austen fan) but works wonders for me.

Anyway, P&P can work its healing magic on you!

Comment by Shannon — June 25, 2009 @ 4:38 pm

And while you are Robin are on a P&P jag – check out Lost in Austen. It’s on netflix. It’s adorable and has a bazillion inside jokes for Austen fans. Oh, and I own Sense and Sensibility if you would like to borrow it for the weekend :)

Comment by Audie — June 25, 2009 @ 5:05 pm

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