4th chemo treatment completed

I just got back from my chemo treatment and it was ok. Good thing there bathrooms are clean. As I was driving I was thinking about the things that I am grateful for.

Here are a few things that I am grateful for today.

1. Prayer

2. My kids leaving for school without much drama. The socks didn't feel funny, they all liked their hair, smooth sailing.

3. The rain that we are recieving.

4. Junior Mints

5. My Doctors

We All Have Hope!

I guess its time to write again. I find myself not wanting to write if I its not funny or positive. I have been struggling with this 3rd chemo treatment. I have been sick with nausea that will not go away even with medications and home remedies. My body aches like no other and I am slow to get up and go. I did stay at my moms along with my children after treatment, it was fun for the kids to be somewhere different and I liked it because they didn't have to watch me being so sick(off playing with Grandpa,Grandma or cousins).

My thinking is after each round of chemo my body would be used to it, so it would be easier. After talking to other patients some say they think it gets worse because of the build up of the poisons in your body. The thought of that makes me sick because I have many more rounds to go. So I will use one of my favorite words HOPE and as my next chemo treatment comes up I will HOPE that it won't be as bad as the ones before. I have several more treatments to keep on hoping............

Don't be Jealous

I hate to brag, but I just wanted to say I now can be showered, dressed and out the door in 10 minutes. I now shower and don't have to wash and condition my hair. I also don't have to shave my legs, the hair has stopped growing so that has limited my shower time. I get out and yes you asked it I don't have to blow dry my hair or curl it. No hairspray or gel! My eyelashes have started coming out, soon no more mascara. As I was thinking about all the positive things in my life, I told my husband you should be relieved look at the substantial amount of money I am saving on the water and power bill. While smiling at me he said"Do you think we are saving enough to cover your medical bills"? Mmmmmmmmm I didn't want to answer that one.
Have a fun filled weekend!

2nd treatment done!

I now have my 2ND chemo treatment under my belt. I wish it was my last. I was as sick the first few days of this treatment as I was the first. It now has been a week and I am now feeling alittle better, I still get nauseous. My Dr. added a few more steroids that were supposed to help the nausea but if you ask me they haven't helped. It has helped me pack on the pounds (Oh well).
I am looking forward to a week of feeling healthy and planning on enjoying each minute of it.
My next treatment is next Tuesday.
I hope you all have a Happy New Year!

No Regrets,