Saturday, October 17, 2009

Chemo hat mania

Peg has an assortment of chemo hats to keep her sweet bald head from getting cold... but they're a little too practical. I suggested some alternatives, especially as she gets out more. The conehead, for example, would certainly enliven a trip to the grocery store.

We're keeping a close eye on her CA-125 numbers (the marker for ovarian cancer), and they're still heading in the right direction-- 178 to 33 to 11, and this week, down to 7. Yesterday she had visitors, did two walks and washed the dishes, all with just a 45-minute nap. Next Thursday we visit Dr. B, and may learn then whether Peg has one more round of chemo or two.

Can't believe how fast the Bus of Time is hurtling down the Freeway of Life. I'll try to be better about updating the blog more frequently. It's been awhile!

Peg's eyebrows are starting to thin out. She tried (and quickly abandoned) eyebrow makeup. I told her she could glue on some trimmings from mine, but she didn't think the Andy Rooney thing I've got going on would be a good fit.

Thanks for all your calls and visits. It's a huge help in keeping her spirits up... probably the single most important and helpful thing you can do for the Pegster.

4 comments:

Barbara said...

So far have been unsuccessful in trying to leave a comment, but I'll try again. I really miss you Peg--sounds like things are going in the right direction, but your life has changed so radically it must be very hard. Let's see if this works...love...Barb

Barbara said...

WOW! It did work! I'll starr leaving them more often, if its OK with you...Love...Barb

klj3291 said...

Hey, It's... Amelia(Jacobs)!So, I miss you guys so much!!!!! I'm really happy that Peggy is doing so great and superb! And just to let you know I'll be singing on November 6th for a concert, and I'll be singing to you guys, and thinking of you guys too!! :) My family and I say "LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!" I'll be looking for the next update. Bye for now.

Candice E said...

Yay for lucky number 7!!!! That is great news, Peggy.
I vote for door number two...I love extraterrestrials, but the feather is the bomb.
Hope you received the package I sent in September and hoping to see you in person very soon! Lots of love, Candice