Martha Stewart Post-Chemo Treatment
Nothing could prepare me for what is required when one goes through cancer or chemo. Especially for single mothers. Each time a robust, yet flexible routine is required.
There's a real science and measurement the process. Just prior to receiving chemo, your body builds up its strength and immunity,only to be knocked down again. Meds are altered to help curb the side effects. Yet each round of chemo can produce different side effects. Sometimes it feels like the goal posts keep changing. However, the goal doesn't change - FULL recovery.
That's why a steady routine is required, especially with kids involved. They call me Martha Stewart around the house. Dishes, laundry, transporting kids, cooking, grocery shopping, ironing, babysitting and entertaining kids, foot massages, leg massages, back scratches, fashion styling, and bouncing for boobs.
Plus, there are special dietary requirements. Kathleen can't have raw foods due to pesticides and bacteria. Everything must be cooked. Sugars are to be kept to a minimum, for they cause the body to operate at 50% capacity in fighting off germs, colds, viruses, and disease.
As Kathleen regains her strength, she can take her herbal supplements. As she's feeling better, she wants to get involved in all the fun stuff we're doing. However, she too must measure her own energy so she doesn't overdue it.
What a learning this has been. And perfect timing that I am here during this time to help. That's what it's all about.
love, xp
Nothing could prepare me for what is required when one goes through cancer or chemo. Especially for single mothers. Each time a robust, yet flexible routine is required.
There's a real science and measurement the process. Just prior to receiving chemo, your body builds up its strength and immunity,only to be knocked down again. Meds are altered to help curb the side effects. Yet each round of chemo can produce different side effects. Sometimes it feels like the goal posts keep changing. However, the goal doesn't change - FULL recovery.
That's why a steady routine is required, especially with kids involved. They call me Martha Stewart around the house. Dishes, laundry, transporting kids, cooking, grocery shopping, ironing, babysitting and entertaining kids, foot massages, leg massages, back scratches, fashion styling, and bouncing for boobs.
Plus, there are special dietary requirements. Kathleen can't have raw foods due to pesticides and bacteria. Everything must be cooked. Sugars are to be kept to a minimum, for they cause the body to operate at 50% capacity in fighting off germs, colds, viruses, and disease.
As Kathleen regains her strength, she can take her herbal supplements. As she's feeling better, she wants to get involved in all the fun stuff we're doing. However, she too must measure her own energy so she doesn't overdue it.
What a learning this has been. And perfect timing that I am here during this time to help. That's what it's all about.
love, xp
posted by Priscilla at 4:41 PM
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