By Judith

February 17, 2025

Day 14 of Cycle 2

Feeling good, getting some strength back after hell week. Carol from the quilt club messaged me; she said the bad weeks will increase in severity. I believe her; this one was worse than the last one. 

I did go to the Folsom show. It seemed smaller than last year. We didn't win anything.  I sat in the sun in the driveway as Dana shaved my head. My hair was starting to fall everywhere so it was time. I got to go on an outing to Cabellas  and rode around in the electric cart.  Had dinner at Panera. Potato Cheese soup. Good. That was my last day of feeling good. The next day was Stupor Bowl Sunday so I joined Robin across the street and we Watched The King and I and a funny movie. She made a yummy yellow curry soup. The next five days were a blur of nausea and feeling crappy. I have been warned -- it will be worse next time. I am prepared. I think......

I took a lovely bubble bath and shampooed my head. Funny -- I don't think shampoo is necessary, soap will probably work just fine on my stubbly head. Won't need the blow dryer or hair brushes for a while, either. Save electricity. I can save on water usage too with the new potty chair in the bedroom. No more running to the bathroom four times a night. Those Victorians had the right idea.

So now I have a week to gather strength for the next cycle. I am so out of shape and get winded so easily.  DH is helpful sometimes but forgets to check the cat water and clean litter boxes. He often ignores me. I miss my voice; I miss having a conversation. Sometimes I feel like a nobody.   Here I am with my guardian and best friend:




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