CT Scan was so EASY!!

  ...After the hassle the other day, I was so happy to go today and find that my CT Scan was a breeze.  Patty and I were there a bit early, but once I was called in, I was in and out in about 10 minutes.  The actual Scan took only about 5 minutes, once I have the IV in and the Tech was ready.  I simply closed my eyes and followed the "instructions" the Scanner "spoke" to me.  Such an a relief.

   We left and I took Patty out to lunch at The Azorean (Yummy local place), which was excellent.  I also thanked HER and her son, Steve again for bringing me three huge lobsters yesterday. I made the best Lobster Roll and still have enough meat for two more!    I will be back at the hospital Monday for my Pre-Chemo lab work and will also get the results of the SCAN.  Tuesday, I have my Chemo and will plan to bring card stuff with me, so I can create, while I am there!  I really do no mind Chemo, but do get a bit bored, IF I do not have enough to keep me busy!

   Thanks to you all for the happy notes and well wishes.  I'm so happy ti twas so easy and HOPE that Dr. Sunkara sees the results we all hope for, she's fantastic!  Lucky to have her on my team!!

Dr. Sunkara - My Oncologist

"Love her"

    PS:  Special thanks to "Clare" from the Hero Flickr Group who did this fabulous BLOG Design!  I LOVE it and hope you will too!  She rocked it!!
 
    You can visit Clare's blog HERE!!  She's a superstar card-maker too and has been "Published" many times!!

My first CT Scan !

   I am scheduled to have my first CT Scan, since starting CHEMO!  It will be tomorrow morning and then I have a follow up with Dr. Sunkura later tomorrow afternoon.   NOTE:  My appointment with Dr. Sunkara, went well!   She was happy with how much better my feet are "wearing my compression stockings" and said that it will still take weeks for them to totally come down.  

  

   However, once I am off the "Steroids" (two more weeks), that things will slowly improve!  My Chemo is all set for Tuesday and I'll go in Monday to for Pre-Chemo labs!  She's awesome!  I truly love my Oncologist and highly recommend her to anyone in my area, who may need this type of care!!   Keep your fingers crossed for some changes!   I dread the CT Scan, but will take a med and Meg will bring me!  It's great having her here, even if for such a short time!  Love her!!

  

  UPDATE:   Due to some problems in the CT Department and after waiting over an HOUR, I had to leave and reschedule this Scan.  Looks like it will now be Friday afternoon.  I'll update MORE 

once it's done!!

My ETSY Store and Fold Leather Company!!!

  My Etsy STORE -- ThePurplePlace --is now open and is all about Fundraising!  ALL the products being sold will raise funds for my favorite local Dachshund Rescue! I will be adding more products soon including some fantastic Dog Collars, created by Fold Leather Company! 

  My wonder "Daughter"  Meghan Golden is creating them as I type this and they will be handcrafted from her fabulous Italian leather.   

   They will be available in Black and a rich Dark Brown.  Each collar is 3/4" and the lengths are perfect for a smaller size dog.  We will also offer larger sizes for all dogs and each collar is adjustable a hidden snap close and "brass" look hardware! We also will have some listed at Fold Leather from time to time.  

   In the meantime, you can visit her store now and order yourself a wonderful Wallet, Satchel or Handbag! If you would like me to order for you, just send me a message with the product and your color choices etc.  I LOVE them all and have one of everything! You can stop by and see mine anytime! 

The Tallahassee Wallet!

The Boston Wallet!   Available in FIVE COLORS!!

The Albany Bag

"Mosie" with the fabulous "Albany Bag"  a personal favorite!

    PS: NEW products are coming soon!!!  --  

Backpacks, laptop bags and more! Happy Shopping!

Come to my ETSY Store and SUPPORT a Local Dachshund RESCUE!

I am hosting a special SALE in my ETSY Store to help fundraise for my favorite Local Dachshund Rescues.   Please visit my store and see what we have to offer!  Currently MOST goodies are perfect for "our Doxie Friends", and I will be adding MORE craft goodies soon.
ALL the proceeds will go to help RESCUE more sweet Dachshunds (and the like) who need a loving and caring home!
THANKS so much for stopping by! My store is named after my blog here and is also called
ThePurplePlace!!

Chemo # 2

   Had my "updated" blood work today and will have my second round of CHEMO tomorrow!  I'll try to come back and update this post too!

   We had a SUPER trip to Cali and LOVED every minute!  I feel so lucky I could go and now will look forward to going out for Thanksgiving and taking my son Alex and his Companion, future Fiance' with us!  We've booked all the flights and it will be so FUN to be together with Family!  Meg too, of course!

     Thanks to everyone for all the caring thoughts and WELL WISHES!   

   Chemo so far has been a breeze and I HOPE it stay this way!

    UPDATE:   Chemo was great, I had "Kelly" as my nurse, who was someone I knew back when I worked at AGH, so it was nice to catch up.  We have kids the same age and our two oldest graduated the same year.
  
    I also met with Dr. Sunkara pre-Chemo, which I will do at each visit.  She is so nice, LOVE her!  She wants me to start wearing "Compression Stocking" daily and I am also slowly now tapering off the Steriod Meds -- YIPPEE!  I have also called and am working on an appointment to get my new stockings from, "Fittings by Faith" a local gal who makes them custom, in Salem, MA!  I had the RX already from Dr. Pearce, so this should be easy.  I'm tentatively going to see her on Thursday for measuring etc.  I had to take "MOLLY" to her meet and great with her vet - Dr. Hammond at 10am, so I'll plan to see Faith right after lunch and hoping Mom will go for the ride.

   On the way back I want to go to Marshall's Farm stand to get some of the super containers that Karen has been creating.  I want some for my side yard/stairs, which is shady and she has put together some awesome containers for SHADE!   Exactly what I want.
   
   My next Chemo is May 30th, and I have a CT Scan the week before on the 24th with a visit that day with Dr. Sunkura again.   HOPE we sign some GOOD changes on the SCAN.  Keep your fingers crossed.

    A special THANK you to Clare, who is a Graph Design student and fellow Hero Arts Group member.  She is going to work on a new design for this blog, ALL for FREE!  How cool is that!  It will be like a "school project" for her.  IF you are interested in having her do something for you, please see her POST over in the Hero Arts Discussions!

      That's it for now --- I am working on cards for challenges this afternoon and tomorrow our new FENCE will be installed!  WOOHOO!   VERY happy about that!