An overdue update!

This is probably going to be shorter than it should be… But I’m sleepy.

Here’s some highlights from Kate!

Remember my pod medicine? Strapped to my arm, dispensing drugs into my bloodstream on a timer? That was neat, right? Except I broke out in hives and my throat swelled halfway closed… So apparently, I’m allergic.

Large amounts of Benadryl brought me back to baseline, but also turned me into a total sleepy zombie. I had to call for help, because couldn’t drive, couldn’t feed the kids… Wasn’t a great day, for me or for Mike (aka Boyfriend.)

So, that’s a new little problem to work on, with the extra complication of wondering if a second exposure to a new allergen will create an even more spectacular result… Stay tuned, because that’s the mystery for next week!

But in happier news, yesterday I WENT BACK TO WORK. It’s official, I’m no longer just a cancer patient, I’m back into at least some of my normal routines. (I don’t shake hands anymore, though – expect me to wave at you, as I avoid germs during chemo!)

It’s great to see everyone again, although I’m getting a little bored with talking about cancer. 🙂 But I feel very welcomed and supported and happy to be seeing everyone, and so far, have had no issue staying at work for full days. I’m not really very productive yet, though.

I’ll be in and out, with the chemo and the amazing pod allergy fun. I am lucky to be supported by a team of folks who didn’t even bat an eyelash when they realized that I wasn’t going to be coming back 100% as expected – they’ll continue to put in the extra effort to create continuity while I get through treatment. Not everyone who goes through a battle like this is as lucky as I am. (If they’re reading this, I hope they recognize their own awesomeness.)

I owe you all a longer update, and after two days at work, I can probably figure out what the Frequently Asked Questions should be. But it’s bedtime for the blogger. More soon, PROMISE.