On a scale of 0 to organized I'm puttering at a 7 right now. Getting this week's meds organized. Putting stuff away around the house so I can succumb to week 2 in peace and cleanliness. My MIL and FIL were a whirlwind of activity last week, dusting and cleaning the windows. I'm so grateful … Continue reading Prep Work
This post was created nearly a week ago, but with one thing and another, it didn't get posted. Here it is now. The head is fully shaved at this point. It started falling out a few nights ago. Not like I'm standing still and hair is just jumping off my head, but any time I … Continue reading Hair Today. Gone Tomorrow.
Round 2 is going well. Better than Round 1, because there are less unknowns. Nausea pops in and out, but I've got it largely under control. Mostly, I just feel like I've hit a wall. I'm eating what I can but I'm still so full from the IP. Thank goodness for Instant Breakfast. Time for … Continue reading Wiped. Out.
Because I don't have to be horizontal for IV, I get to sit in the cushy chair that includes some perks! Its the little things.
The infusion center handles their procedures a little differently than the hospital. We learned on my Day 8 infusion, they are far more efficient. What took the full day in hospital was done by 2:30pm at the infusion center. This time around, I'll be responsible for taking my own pre-medications, less benadryl. Turns out, benadryl … Continue reading New Round, New Routine
Got a furry friend to keep me company and a human friend on their way later. 🙂
Last week was, in a word, exhausting. Fatigue still continues to be one of the main side effects I'm experiencing and my doc says that will compound as the treatments continue. The good news is I seem to tolerate the chemotherapy very well. There was a rough patch last week on the 2nd day after … Continue reading Round 1 Done
I rallied yesterday afternoon and have been feeling much better. Nausea is managed and I've got an appetite. Still super fatigued.
Feeling a bit more nauseous today with a fair amount of gas pain. Managing as best I can. Thank goodness my bed is gloriously comfortable.
Hi all, After completing my first round of IV and IP, I am updating the driving schedule each day so it includes two shifts. This will also give other folks who want to drive an opportunity to do so, since I heard from quite a few people that they were bummed the spots were full. … Continue reading Driving Schedule Update
All I can Do is Smile 