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Staying strong and facing an uncertain /certain future

Caregivers | Last Active: Jun 22, 2023 | Replies (60)

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@valandsheri

Hi Lori! Thank you for checking on us. Val wants you to know that he is in a bad mood because he can’t eat raw meat or go to the grocery and that’s just the start of his list, he says! Actually, he is doing quite well. His sense of humor makes me laugh a lot! He does get tired, and has been “laying low” right now. As my friend says “avoiding cooties”. Thank you for explaining nadir. New word for us. Val said “so it kicks in 7-10 days out, possibly whooped for 5-7 days, then I start feeling better just in time for my next treatment?” Yup. He still wants to work in his shop, which is a great project for him - he likes to stay busy and my sister in law suggested arm covers for protection because he’s always banging or scraping himself. You would have thought we were suggesting he shave his life- long mustache off. I’m ordering them anyway. He says he’ll think about it. 🤣🤣 A lot of negotiating goes on now. I’m doing much better. I still find it all scary, but, feeling a bit more normalcy settling in as we navigate and get more comfortable with this way of life, for now. My sense of dread has taken a back seat. Thanks again for checking on us - it is very much appreciated. It looks like you are very, very busy mentoring all of us! You are awesome!! ❤️❤️

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Your husband’s comment had me cracking up! Mr Crabby pants will have to put his raw meat on hold for a while and become a bit more civilized with his meals by using fire. LOL.
You two sound like my husband and me when I was going through all my hoopla. We’d have the nurses in stitches too. Life is much more fun with a sense of humor.
The arm covers are a great idea to avoid some nicks and scrapes in his shop. In his heart he knows what he has to do, he’s just going to give you a run for your money on all of this!
Nadir or neutropenia…you may hear both terms come up, essentially the same thing. He may crash or he may just get crabbier. 😂. But yes, he will pull out of it in time for the next round. It’s all part of the process. Love talking with you! Keep me posted. Give Val a fist bump for me!