The End

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Today is the end of my IVIG treatments. Part of me can't believe it is here and the other part thinks it took an eternity.

These treatments started out as a bit of a novelty. A day away from work. Six hours to sleep, read, knit, and relax. It wasn't quite a spa day, but parts of it were really great.

As the weeks wore on it got harder to leave my classroom (I truly believed that my students learned best when I was there. Not to take ANYTHING away from the people who covered my classes - they were fabulous - kids just thrive with a routine and consistency), checking Facebook statuses all day started getting boring, and the 8 am start time got exhausting.

These last few weeks have been especially hard. I am sure part of that is due to the end being so near, but it has also been frightfully cold and leaving the house at all has become a chore.

This experience has given me a greater appreciation for anybody who goes in on a regular basis for a medical treatment (like those who go multiple times a week for kidney dialysis, for example). My treatments turned into a bit of a grind for me and there are so many people who go more often and don't have an end in sight like I did - Not to mention those who deal with a lot more aftermath than a headache and some exhaustion.

Fortunately for me, the end is here. I can celebrate today because I am 35 weeks and my treatments for Neonatal Hemochromatosis are over.

I am thinking some cupcakes may be in order. Hugh - this means you!




Comments

  1. DaniJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Oh, yes, you deserve cupcakes! Fancy ones with more icing than cake.

    I hope you can retreat afterwards and go hide in your warm, cozy home! 35 weeks- congrats! :)

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  2. KellyJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Yeah! This also means you are getting ever so close to meeting your new little one!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Congratulations, I'm getting very excited for you!

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