Well, I got through the first chemo treatment last Friday. Whoo-hoo! What an experience! I had a great nurse who could thread that IV into my vein like nothing - I didn't even bruise! Lance and I were pretty nervous of the unknown but all the people there are sooo nice and caring.
Lance watched a couple of videos while I read, dosed off and on and chatted with others there. Mary Nickles from KUTV2 News came in and had her second chemo while I was there. While there I was able to meet her and part of her family and tell her how much I appreciated what she is doing, putting her story out there, as I had read her blog and felt very much as she had felt when first diagnosed. She is so upbeat and genuine. We said we'd see each other next treatment as our chemo times are around the same time.
Saturday we had the kids and Jesse over for spaghetti dinner and poker night. We hadn't done anything like that for so long and it was good to get together. My sweet daughter in law, Melissa set this blog up for me and helped me get started so if things look a little weird at first, remember I have chemo for my excuse! I was pretty tired after that but didn't really have too many side effects until Sunday night.
The chemo drugs gave me insomnia and by Monday I was so light-headed cuz I had tried to get some sleep but didn't eat or drink enough, I think. So I called my sister, Peggy, to take me to get the Neulasta shot. Her daughter Karlie, is in town so I got to spend a little time with her and Joselyn, too while we grabbed some lunch. By then, I was finally starting to feel a little better but knew there would be more to come from the shot.
Today was supposed to be a class I really wanted to go to but lack of sleep and some minor stomach issues arose and I didn't feel I could drive in. Hopefully, I can catch that class before my hair starts to fall out! I'm resting, eating more often and trying to drink more today but things really don't taste good and it's harder to do than I thought it would be! The medical advice is drink, drink, drink.....
I am doing ok but the hardest thing for me was to tell you - my family, friends and supporters. The expressions of pure love and concern that you give me brings me to tears and truly helps me through this!
Thank you all for your cards, letters, love and support!!
Nancy
Happy Valentines day! I received our sweater gards and put yours on your desk. Sorry food isn't tasting to good maybe in a few days it will get better. Remember your water! Rick L came by and asked me to tell you he is thinking about you and to give you his love. Hope you are able to get a good night sleep. See you soon! Linda T.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to see that you are putting yourself first!your family is awesome - glad that you have so much support! Hang in there - and if you need something send me a text!
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Penney Jensen