Part of a series of daily diary entries about living with MBC. Thursday, October 31, 2019 1:30 am – You know what I’m up for. At least I know I’m hydrated. 6:30 am –Lidocaine patches come off. 7:00 am – Happy Halloween everyone! Time for toast and meds. 8:00 am – My visiting nurse, Laura, calls … Continue reading Dear Diary: Thursday
Terminal Illness
Dear Diary: Wednesday
Part of a series of daily diary entries about living with MBC. Wednesday, October 30, 2019 4:30 am – Yes, I’m up to pee. Again. I manage to get back to sleep afterwards. 6:30 am – I’m up for Lidocaine patch removal. 7:00 am – Time for toast and my mountain of meds. 8:00 am – … Continue reading Dear Diary: Wednesday
Dear Diary: Tuesday
This is the second of five daily diary entries about living with MBC. Tuesday, October 29, 2019 6:30 am – Lidocaine patch removal, courtesy of my dear hubby who has already been up a couple of hours working in his home office. I had trouble falling asleep last night, likely due to the steroids starting … Continue reading Dear Diary: Tuesday
Be Prepared: One for the Metsters
After a few recent and unexpected deaths in several of my communities, I’ve been reflecting a lot about “the end” lately. I’ve realized that in certain ways, I’m lucky to know that I’m terminally ill. With a medical diagnosis, even of metastatic cancer, you get a suggested chunk of time you’ll still be on this … Continue reading Be Prepared: One for the Metsters