First, I just completed Day 1 of Round 3! Blood levels were where they needed to be, obviously. (Woohoo!) I am now just over a week away from being HALFWAY DONE with chemo. Holy crap. The time, it flies. (Rhonda, this one is for you.) Now, time for the story that goes with my title: Some … Continue reading Customer Compassion
I'll start with the bad news first. If you're a "But I like Good News first" sort of person, scroll to the bottom. "Ha ha ha," my body taunted, "you go ahead and keep making plans, and I'll keep reminding you how absolutely fruitless that will be." Chemo has been postponed a week since my … Continue reading Set Backs & Progress
On having a shaved head: Turns out, you hold a lot of heat on your head. Its amazing how COLD it is without hair. A shaved head has a similar texture and sticky-ness as velcro. Wearing beanies and laying in bed is a new experiencce. I'm no longer just using lotion and sunscreen on my … Continue reading Random Thoughts
Yup. Last day of round 2 is about to begin.
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
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
Yesterday was a hard day. I woke up already nauseous and, like pain, once you're behind it, it's tough to get back ahead. It took most of the morning to get myself in order, but I eventually rallied for a quick visit from my in-laws and a trainer session with one of my girlfriends. I was able … Continue reading Finding a rhythm
A whole week. More than that! I don't know what to do with myself! And that, my friends, is the issue. *twiddles thumbs* Except, I have the physical energy of a slug. Anyone who has some free time in their day who wants to slug out with me a bit this week, holler at me! … Continue reading A Week Off!
All I can Do is Smile 