End of Week 2....

 


Shrimp Tacos FTW!!!

Friday during Lent, Brent and I swung by Banditos again for more Mexican food!

After treatment, we strolled around Carytown.  I was disappointed with the new Specialized Concept store that Carytown bikes has become - but overall, we enjoyed the walk.  We hit up Thai for dinner (Shrimp Pad Thai) and then headed back to the hotel for the night. 

Then the wheels fell off...

 Last night was the second consecutive night of horrible sleep.

I wake up constantly with a dry mouth I can't even explain.  Water barely helps.

This morning my tongue is white-ish, I am exhausted, my head hurts etc...

So the reality is kind of getting to me now.  I do realize it is all downhill from here.


Meeting with Dr Song, we started discussing feeding tubes and possibilities.  We discussed when to make the decision and what to expect.  We have discussed how I should know etc...

I am trying to enjoy what is going on as much as I can, however...

This is really not fun.

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