OK kids I know it's been a while, too many events and emotions to cover them all.

 

Have gone back to work in the office, about 3 weeks now. Could not have imagined how difficult that would be while still on chemo. Getting through the days one at a time though and only have 6 weeks left.

 

Made a few gains in weight, just to lose it all. Not sure if its the stress of being back in the office, now that its a daycare center, or the disruption in my routine. Regardless, down to 97 now. Safety pins and sticky tape are my new fashion accessories.

 

All of this prompted a call to the doc to actually get my labs for the first time since week 12, and guess what, I have cleared. Much mixed emotion about that.

 

One not sure when I cleared so not real sure how long I should continue treatment, not at all confident that I could bear another few months if recommended by the doc. I am beyond ready to re-enter the human race and reestablish my goddess status.

 

Also as some of you well know "clearing" is a bit of a myth and a slippery slope at best. Now comes the long wait to see if I stay cleared after treatment.

 

I read an interesting article today that strongly recommends staying on daily, low,  doses of interferon for up to 6 months after the initial 48 months and or a full 72 months of treatment as being the best shot at staying cleared. Grrrrr 72 months. Frankly I think I could take 72 months of pegasys but the ribivirin has to go.

Well for the moment I need to stay really attached to my, one day at a time, plan. Keep your prayers with me and mine are with all of you.