Peace and Quiet

My oncologist has a regular chemo room (seats 8-10) and then an overflow room, which only seats 3. They like to schedule and keep everyone in the regular room because it's alot of work for one nurse to keep everything going and maintained.

But a couple of weeks ago, one of the nurses asked if I'd like to go to the overflow room because the regular room was crowded (and she later told me that there were some obnoxious patients in there as well). I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed spending my chemo time in a quiet room.

I didn't have to tell my story over and over or listen to other stories. Let's be honest, after 18 months of this, I've pretty much heard all the war stories. I didn't have to see the very, very sick ladies and worry that it will be me. I didn't have to worry that some sweet newbie would ask my story and then be terrified if I told her the truth. I didn't have to hear the older, cranky women complain the. entire. time.

Basically, steroids and chemo that makes me sick aside, it was a relaxing 2 hours. Dr. W even stopped in to ask if I liked my new digs. ;) Since that first time, I've gone to the overflow room every time. Even when the regular room isn't busy. I've been there long enough that the nurses are friends, and they're happy to accommodate me. In fact, they come sit down and chat just like they used to in the regular room.

I've told them that if there's someone they think I can encourage, then I'll move back. But for now, I'm hanging out all alone. It is amazing how a little peace and quiet reduces the stress and anxiety chemo brings.

In other news, it was Rory's first soccer game last night. Actually a make-up game from the rained out Saturday game. Our coach didn't arrive until the game was half over if that gives you any indication on how it actually went. But the kids didn't know anything was wrong and had fun.

Clearly, we were dealing with some sunset issues here, and I'm not messing with them.

In between wiping her nose, coughing, waving to her fans, she got busy playing.

And then wiped her nose some more.

I'm spending my Friday with Addison. Here are her toys.

Aaannnddd here's Addison chewing on the sofa instead of toys.