Cat on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Poor Audrey (my cat) is not quite sure what is going on, but she is concerned.  She expresses this by trying to jump on my stomach (no longer allowed); and by coming back and forth to wherever I am resting, meowing loudly in my ear several times; sometimes patting me on the face with her paw, then jumping back down.  She will do this several times in a row, finally giving up, and laying on the floor of wherever I am (trying) to rest, or sleep.   She definitely wants me to "get up and get going."   I have been trying to explain it all to her...

Last week was pretty challenging.   The specific chemo I am on is highly emitic (makes you nauseous) and I had a tough couple of days involving every intestinal dilemma you can imagine, eventually resulting in my return to the treatment center for two days of hydration and IV anti nausea drugs.  I am now on a very strict regime of making sure I take the meds I am supposed to at the correct times.   I have lost about 10 pounds total since I started, but hope not to lose more.   I have one more chemo (today in fact), and then 5 more radiation treatments.  Each one gets more difficult.  I can't say enough about the staff here--they are awesome. 

I am mostly just exhausted, and taking a shower and getting dressed is an accomplishment.  One day I tried to become an aficienado of daytime TV.  I even watched "The View" which I found highly entertaining. (I do like Whoopi.)  But mainly I am still reading Jane Austen and watching Sex and the City.  I have figured out the stomach tube thing, and am kind of used to that now.  I have decided that the nutritional glop looks like a latte and that makes it more appealing!   I still can't wait to be able to taste and eat again.  I know it will take a while

I want to let everyone know how much I appreciate all of your cards, emails, flowers, and gifts.  It is really amazing to have so much support and such lovely thoughts come my way.  Thanks from the heart!