The past week has been up and down. Even though we’re both on chemo now, we each have different side effects to deal with. Right now, Paul has muscle cramps and Tim’s has GI upsets. We do have a few symptoms in common -- fatigue and feeling cold. Our home thermostat is now set at 74. We’re trying to learn how best to manage the comings and goings of chemo. At least we have been able to sit down and share meals over the past week, since Tim has a little more of an appetite compared with the first few weeks of chemo.

Tim enjoyed having a week off chemo, but now it’s another 3 weeks before the next break. Unfortunately, Paul’s week off won’t coincide with Tim’s. But, maybe it’s better that both of us aren’t at our sickest at the same time.