Chemotherapy Cycle 1 DONE!

Today was the final chemotherapy drugs I take for the Cycle 1.  I did an infusion at the SCCA this afternoon.  The disclaimer is that although the drugs are consumed, it is also near peak of the effects so I might feel crappy for a while.  I get 2 weeks for my body and blood counts (platelets and white blood cells) to recover and then chemotherapy drugs will start all over again for Cycle 2.

Getting IV for infusion today.

Overall I am happy with how I am holding up. I went for an outrigger canoe downwinder yesterday (about 6 miles) with friends and have been riding the stationary bike and the real bike around the neighborhood.  I'm working as much as I have energy for. Most importantly, I still feel myself.  So I am glad to complete the first step of chemotherapy, and I will be a pro for the cycles to come.

This is the canoe, but not a photo from yesterday. It was windy and cloudy yesterday.

Now the exciting updates!  Kim is incredible.  She is teaching 7th and 8th graders while growing a baby and being 7+ months pregnant.  Seriously if you had to simply choose the physical effects (leave out all the cancer details) of chemo vs. Kim's pregnancy and teaching, I might choose chemo!  Kim and Brim keep me motivated.

Brim is kicking all the time and we are in awe as we see and feel more and more as he or she grows.  Less than 2 months until Brim's due date, so we are really starting to get the house more ready fit a baby or more appropriately all the baby's stuff.

Last, my good friends who run the MFG cyclocross race series in Seattle named a race after me!  It should be fun day, so if you are around Seattle come check out the scene.  Info here:
http://www.mfgcyclocross.com/events/brian-tracy-experience/