Day12: Teaching Monday
A lot of burping! (excuse me for this topic, but it has been so constant and bothers me seriously.)
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Day11：Soccer Mom!
It was a breezy cold day, but a perfect sunny day for soccer! Other than my teaching loads, it was my first time going out from home since my last chemotherapy. It has been 11 days since then. I put make-up, wig and a knit cap, and there I am a soccer mom.
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Day10: "Food Looks Gray"
"Food Looks Gray" This week, a typhoon has hit Japan and my parents who are helping me here were worried about their home in Japan. When my parents made a phone call to my aunt in Japan, I had a chance to talk to her as she was concerned about my progress.
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Day9: After 4th Chemo, "Better Than Yesterday"
Last three days, I have been resting well in bed or a couch day after day. I was watching movies and catching up with TV dramas. Everyday is "better than yesterday." A friend visited me on Day 8 (Thursday) for a short time. I had not seen her for years and I was so happy to catch up with her. I wanted to update this just for a record.
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Day6: after 4th chemo. Teaching Tuesday
My teaching went OK given my low energy.
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Day5：After 4th Chemo. Teaching Monday
Thanks to my husband for driving me to my teaching. It made my day a little easier than that of 3 weeks ago after my 3rd chemo.
Read MoreDay 4: after 4th chemo. Visitors
I had my friends visited me for a short time. I had not seen them for awhile but once they learned of my situation, they came to visit me. I warned them that I might not be up for talking much, but I welcomed if they just wanted to see me. It was nice for them to stop by. After lying down in bed for the past days, I was bored of watching movies. Especially, having two friends visiting at once, I did not have to do the talking all the time and it was a nice change.
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Day 2 & 3: After 4th Chemo
Thank you for showing me your support by "like"ing my Heal in Heels facebook page. I feel nauseous and fatigue for the past 2 days, but you made me smile. Thank you.
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Day1: After 4th Chemo
The picture is from yesterday when I went for my 4th chemotherapy.
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4th Chemo Day
I will be checking in for the chemotherapy in the morning. I will update…
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Day20: Teaching Tuesday
I gave a midterm to my Tuesday class today. One student stayed after the class to talk to me. She disclosed to me that she had gone through chemo treatments for two years when she was younger. She shared me some of activities or things that she tried. One thing was clear to me that I should be open to anything to try. I am thankful that she shared her experience with me. I am not the only one. She is brave, thoughtful and bright lady now. Thank you.
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Day19: Teaching Monday with Full Energy
I am sure I had a great energy for teaching today. Our discussions were interesting and I could tell that we had a good lecture today. I say it is "we," even if I am the one who is "lecturing." When a lass has great interaction between me and my students, it creates a higher level of discussions and understanding of the material. I am a leader/navigator in the class. A great day.
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Children's Books of Breast Cancer Mom (Day17)
While I go through these series of treatments for extended period, family members are also adjusting to me. Books are great resources to introduce children what to expect to happen to their mother during the treatments. I have the above three books at home.
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Day15: Chelsea
While I can move around in this precious short time in-between chemo therapies, I wanted to visit Chelsea area in NYC. There was my favorite tea store and having variety in teas might help me drinking more liquid after each chemo sessions. (Unfortunately, the store was not there any more.) I also wanted to give some tour to my parents from Japan who are helping us out during my treatments. Under our circumstances, they tend to stay home and I wanted to share what I find great about the city to them. We did not have the whole day to be there, but there was full of interesting things to see, High Line walk path and Chelsea Market. It is a nice opportunity to dress nice and feel good.
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Day14: Movie time with my son
I took my son to go out for a newly released movie, The Boxtrolls, in a theater today. I love somewhat nostalgic movements of stop-motion animations so much. This movie became my favorite movie. The boxtrolls are adorable. We were laughing in the theater, such a fun day for two of us! (image credit: the official website)
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