Happy to Feell Better!

I'm back after what seems like a long time away from this blog. 
The day following my last post-2 weeks ago Tuesday-I had the last treatment of part 1 in my chemo treatments.  As normal the first days are rather rough.  Then something happened Thursday evening going into Friday.  My sodium level dropped dramatically and I was taken to ER and admitted to ICU with dangerously low sodium level.  I was there for a couple of days while they slowly raised it to normal and then sent to a regular room for a day. During that time I wasn't allowed out of bed for my safety, so I lost a lot of strength.  On Monday my levels were all good and so they got me up and stable enough on my feet to come home in the late afternoon.  It wasn't an adventure I want to revisit, but I am grateful for those who took such good care of me and the doctors.  I had excellent care.  I am also grateful for my kids who visited daily and/or called.  They are so great in taking care of me.  Sheila was here from out of town during this time and it was good to have her here to be with me and help in many ways.  In the many tests in ER they found that I have 4 small blood clots, so now I have learned to give myself shots in the stomach daily.  Just what I was wanting to learn, right!  Actually it isn't too bad.  I also learned other things too, as it my goal to learn the things I can from my experiences. 
The days following I began to get a little stronger and feel better.  However over the weekend I didn't feel very well again.  Tuesday was the first treatment of part 2.  These will be weekly for 12 weeks.  My doctor has told me that women usually find this chemo to be easier than the other one, nicknamed "red devil".  Thus far I have found that to be true.  I am not nearly as sick and feel better than the other times.  I hope it continues.  I am just really weak which is what I have been told would happen.  I think the hospital visit didn't help either. 
Sheila went home today and I begin the 5 weeks or so with the girls not around.  They each have things that their families need at this time.  I so appreciate them being willing to come as they have for days and weeks at a time.  Shannon will be here again in July.  These chemo treatments are taking about about 5 1/2 months not counting the surgeries before they began.  I am grateful for friends and neighbors who have and are helping also. 
Thanks to each of you for your support through prayers, cards, texts, emails, etc.  They are so appreciated.