Saturday, January 19, 2013

I think we've found the formula

So much better than last cycle! IV fluids on the day of chemo, twice as much IV fluids the next day and wearing accupressure bands (like for seasickness) on my wrists seem to have made a world of difference! Two weeks ago I was still in bed, wondering how I could do this every two weeks. This morning I was up at 7:30, showered and did 2 hours of work at the computer!  I helped (just a little bit) with laundry, walked around the block and did wheel and support spindle spinning! Then I took a nap. ; )

I finished the Diana Mitt test knit and did a photo shoot today. Melanie might want to re-do some shots, but that's OK. I will now rip back the garter at the hand and decrease some stitches to make it fit me better. I am then going to play around with the charts and see if I want to do a beaded version or just knit another like this. 







I have great ripping plans. I am feeling smothered by my WIPs and UFOs. I am going to rip everything I am not in love with any longer except for things that are just about finished. That will be at least 6-8 projects, still leaving me with quite a few to finish. Some of those might get frogged, too. Normally the number of UFOs doesn't bother me but I guess I am looking to simplify my life now and so these extras are really bothering me. I cleaned out my night stand and felt so much better. Mom will be visiting soon and maybe I can get her help to do more.

I think for right now I am going to sit in the recliner and rest and knit. Maybe the Chemo Cameo, maybe Atelier. Something that doesn't require a lot of brain power. ; )

GO RAVENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 comments:

Melodye said...

I'm glad you're tolerating the chemo better. The mitts are lovely and I like your idea of beading them. Go Ravens!!!!

Melodye said...

I'm glad you're tolerating the chemo better. The mitts are lovely and I like your idea of beading them. Go Ravens!!!!

EGunn said...

Glad you've found something that works. Have fun with your ripping party! Once I get over the initial pain, I often find ripping out to be quite fun, and it gives you back all that great yarn to play with!