Saturday, March 31, 2012

0 Weeks, Day 7: Nothing to Write Home About

Well, the flu passed through our household this week, but it didn't come through me!  My daughter Desiree caught the bug as it made its way through the fifth grade.  As for me -  nada.  No flu symptoms.  Yeah!  I'm glad.  It was difficult not to anticipate its onset, though. And funny thing (or not), I secretly questioned if I was given a placebo by accident or something!  I know, kinda crazy...I guess I was expecting the side effects to be some kind of proof that my body was responding to the medication.

Sunday, March 25, 2012

0 Weeks of Treatment: The Starting Line


It's Sunday morning. Day 1 of this 24-48 week journey. And I'm anxious, excited, uncertain, relieved, nervous, glad it's here, etc...! Doctor said treatment will likely take 36-48 weeks, based on my initial blood work. It's a lifestyle changer. Needless to say, this newly turned 37-year-old has been anxious for weeks. I am just glad to get this party started! With supportive friends and family, and a husband and 3 kids in the know, here I go!