Full Plate!

I went for Chemo treatment #8 yesterday, July 14. At the end of June, I started having back issues, had some scans done, and discovered bulging disks. I was referred to a chiropractor and given a lot of pain meds. My 1st chiro appt was also scheduled for the same day in the afternoon.
Chemo always starts with lab work, followed by a Dr. appt, followed by administration of the meds. The lab work came back with my hemoglobin 7.4. You may recall that transfusions are ordered for any reading below 8. I HAD to agree to a blood transfusion immediately before Dr. would agree to administer chemo. So after chemo we went to get "Type and cross checked" which requires a draw of 1 vial of blood. My port was already access because of chemo so it was literally just hooking up a vial to the tube sticking out of my shirt. 3 hours later, that's right I said THREE HOURS later, I was on the phone with the chiropractor letting them know I would be late.
I was nervous about seeing a chiropractor and possibly being in more pain, but I really feel good about it now. The Dr. is very personable, easy to understand, gentle, and seems to be thorough. After some initial x-rays, we got to SEE my spine. It is curved like a C! That's correct, my spine, because it's me, curves to the side, not forward! We have a plan in place and treatments were started right away. I think the people in the building next door heard my back crack the first time!
On top of all that, we are dog sitting my sister's 2 HUGE golden retrievers, we are participating in a golf outing this weekend, and we have 2 benefits (Mine and Carson LaDage's) next weekend. My cousin is coming from Alabama and Chad has friends/family coming from out of state for the benefit.
THEN...we're planning a vacation with my brother to Huntsville and Gulf shores, Alabama returning home just in time for chemo #9 and registering our baby girl for kindergarten! Yes I said KINDERGARTEN!
We will have complete scans like were done with my original diagnosis on July 22. At that point we may have "make some big decisions" added to our list of things to do!

 We are looking forward to relaxing and enjoying the company during this busy time. Pray for us to still find time to relax and enjoy each other! Try to stay cool!