Oh no, she didn't! (Henna Tattoos on her head, that is)

She said she was going to do it, and... well, if you know Kris...


Background info: Henna has been used for body art for centuries. The people of India use this form of temporary tattoo for religious ceremonies, wedding festivals, and for simple body adornment. It lasts about three weeks. Kris got hers done the day before Christmas locally. Next time she's going to "Little India" in Queens.

Kris visited the office today

Kris stopped in to the office and was greeted by co-workers Fabian and Dan, who wore bald caps in her honor.

Happy Holidays

Kris on December 17, 2014 in her new hat, a festive gift from her good friend Inez made by Amy Downs, formerly of Amy Downs Hats at 151 Ludlow Street, NYC. First in a series of hat pictures.

Kris' seventh round of chemo is this Tuesday. After nine rounds they will reassess her treatment.  Happy Holidays. 

Official Benson Weissman Holiday Photo

Abby's brother and our nephew Greg, who just got in from his Peace Corps post in Cameroon, at the Brooklyn Flea on Saturday afternoon December 13, 2014. Clockwise from top left: Keith Weissman, Abby Weissman, Kris and Greg Weissman. This was Kris' first social local outing in weeks, beside chemo and doctor's appointments.

Kris is having her annual holiday sale

This weekend. 718.522.6670. By appointment. 

Happy Holidays, Kris

The Fifth Chemo (and Murray, of course)

After her 5th chemo, Kris, now with a full Lex Luthor hairstyle (or lack of), is relaxing and making more ornaments for the Christmas sales. Kris seems to be handling the chemo really well; she's more active than I am at this point. My electric body groomer has come in handy. Her new work table was custom-made for Kris from an old grammar school desk by John Billingham. She is sitting with Murray the dog and Desi the cat in the foreground. The two have become good buddies. 

We recently discovered Murray hates cold rainy days and is afraid of snow - which I think he never saw before. It makes it difficult when he has to go out. He still only goes in the backyard. We sometimes have to go out there with him to keep him company. Poor guy. He is getting a little better every day though and now is relaxed enough in the house to really play, like a puppy. His throws his toys up the air and jumps and catches them, and runs around like a maniac. His excited tail wagging has broken two coffee cups already.

The Fourth Chemo, and Oncologist appointment

Today Kris had her 4th chemo infusion and met with her oncology "team." They were very encouraged by her progress, with her blood work all on track. And she's looking healthier than she has. Her oxygen levels without the breathing tube are around 98% now, which means she only has to use the oxygen "when needed" (this right after we just ordered a bunch of extension tubes and connectors online, DOH!) Her main chemo meds are PARAPLATIN and TAXOL - along with sedatives, anti-nausea and other pre-Chemo meds. A whole double-dose visit takes over 4 hours, not including transportation and wait time. The specific name of the type of cancer she has is Primary Peritoneal Gynecological Cancer (it even has a medical acronym, PPC).

Afternoon Nap Time

Nap Time with Murray

Kris has been doing as good as one could on chemo. She is eating as much as she can handle of whatever foods she can tolerate and is still tired and dizzy at times. Her hair is starting to really fall out. She is going for her 4th round of chemo Tuesday Dec. 2, which is a combo of two drugs rather than the usual one. We stayed home and had takeout Turkey dinner for Thanksgiving but had relatives over on Friday instead. Kris' sister Karin brought the delicious food. 

Sorry for not posting in a week. Sometimes no news is good news. If anyone has any questions feel free to email me.