Cathy didn't have a nap today!  That's really encouraging because it (a) means she's feeling much better and (b) means that she will hopefully have a good night's sleep from being awake all day.  Her energy is much better and her personality is shining through.  Her digestive system is still not cooperating fully, but she is nearly nausea-free.  Her appetite is kind of back, at least to the point that it's getting her in a bit of trouble.  She was really hungry for spinach tonight, so my mom steamed some.  It didn't agree, but she enjoyed eating it.  That seems to be positive, I think.  Cathy has told me that even though she feels like eating more she understands the need to be a little more conservative.  Now that we know a little more of what to expect I think I can be better prepared to offer her more options that will be appealing and nourishing.


Tomorrow Cathy has an appointment with the oncology nurse practitioner.  They will do bloodwork to make sure everything is ok with counts and we will have a chance to ask more questions now that she's been through a cycle.  It was great to see Cathy back today.