Friday, September 6, 2013

Back to the Grind

I came back to work this week. All I can say about going to work full time, being a mommy, and having chemotherapy treatments, plus traveling to the cancer center an extra 3 days for neupogen is.... DAYUM. I can't believe how exhausting it is! Not to mention, how hard it is to leave my little Jackleberry. I just called Jim to check in and he put the bay on speakerphone. Apparently, in addition to making the cutest, most heart string tuggin' noises ever, he attempted to eat the phone. Although eating any object placed within his reach is his big, new move these days. Jim said he was looking around for me. Cue the mommy tears.... So, please forgive me for not bloggins. I have been a bit busy. I just wanted to write a quick update to let you know I am still here, trucking along. The deal on work is, after working 15 days, if I feel like I am not handling it, I can go back out on a new short term disability claim. Unfortunately, I have used up all of my FMLA time, between baby and you know, cancer. So, if I am unable to obtain enough donated leave time, I will be forced into long term disability (again, which means I lose my position.) So, that pretty much is a big old ball of stink a roo! So if you live in Delaware, and work for the state, and want to give me time, hit me up! I'm just hoping it all works out. I can go back to work after I'm done with chemo, and I want to. Isn't it sad when the system screws over someone who is just trying to get well and go back to work? Tonight I am on 4pm-12am and its about halfway through my shift. I am actually blogging from my desk, and we are pretty busy tonight, so I'm the only one at the office right now, covering the phones. My boss has been very accomodating and let me know that I can try to lay back and take the phones at the office, whenever possible, on account of the lacking white cells and such. I know you guys are dying for the dish on how it is being back and how everyone is treating me, and the deal there is everyone has been very kind. It is sort of awkward though! Some people want to hear all about my story and I can tell, others are just plain freaked out and seem to almost avoid me. So far, the hardest part is wearing a scarf or hat. My head gets really warm, but I'm not bold enough to go bald just yet. I just want chemo to be over so I can get 1/4 inch of hair all over my head and start using my fab scarf collection as it is intended- jazzing up my work uniform!! I hope everyone is geared up for a fun weekend. I'll be working 1pm-9pm tomorrow, but off Sunday for the start of football. I can't wait for a little sleeping in, followed by watching football and snacking with my best boys, Jim and Jack. Go Bills! PS, sorry for the formatting of the blog. Since I am using my work computer, its making it look a little funny and I am trying to figure out how to fix it but am totally technologically challanged! xo

7 comments:

  1. You are a force to be reconned with! Power on, Chemosabi! Power on!

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  2. I'm right there with you in thinking the system sucks! Prayers for you! You are one strong woman! And well, you're a Bills fan too, so in my book, that's just like being a rock star! In my head I'm cheering for you like I do my daughter's volleyball team. Keep it going, keep it going, you've got this! (Sounds so much better in my head than it does in writing!!)

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  3. Hey Kat, hope everything is well. Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you. Hope you can find the time to update us soon. Keep on trucking girl, I know you can do it. Much love.

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  4. Me, too. Thinking about you every day and sending you loads of love and strength. Warm hugs for you and your family - esp that precious Jack Attack! And let us know how you're holding up when you get a change. Your cyber family loves you very much.

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  5. Even those of us who don't have the patience to prove we are not robots. Posting on this site can be tricky for that reason and because sometimes you have to hit the done button prior to being done so that you are allowed to type again. I've learned the ins and outs of posting on this site but it ain't the most user friendly that's for sure!

    Oh, and btw, I'm excitedmommyavk, in case that wasn't evident! ;)

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  6. Just checking in to let you know that I'm another still out here rooting for you! You are amazing. I find it difficult myself to work full time with a little one and I don't have all of the challenges you face. I know you are just doing what you have to do and I hate that you are getting screwed by the system. Still, you are a bad ass! Keep on keepin on, lady! --mindikins28

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  7. You are so inspiring! Just wanted you to know that we are all here for you and rooting for you!! -scook822

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