I made it through my first round of chemo! There were a few days I felt a little less then human but for the most part I was pleased that I was experiencing the lesser end of the possible side effects.
Yesterday was the beginning of round 2. One of the side effects that I will get each time is a sensitivity to cold. The first round I felt a little bit of that.. but this time it kicked up a notch or two. Dave and I went out to lunch after I was through with the lab infusion. I asked for a glass of water and the waiter brought the usual ice water. I picked the glass up.. and got bit of tingling in my fingers.. when I sipped it.. I got a jolt in my mouth.. and I thought.. ok there it is. Just what they told me could happen. I asked for a straw and gave Dave some of the ice cubes but that was still too cold for my mouth. I then asked the kind waiter if he would give me a glass of water without ice cubes and room temp. which he quickly did. It did the trick. =)
When I got home .. I found that this sensitivity also came from touching things in the refrigerator and freezer.. so hot pads are now my new best friends. This sensation should go away after a few days.. though as we go on it might last longer and longer. If it lasts the whole two weeks then that medication will be switched to another one ... typically by round 8.
A big difference this time around is that I am not really experiencing the queasiness I did the first time around. It could still happen this weekend. . but right now.. no queasiness. Yay!
Which .. it seems that the worse symptoms will be there from days 3-7, but once again.. I have had bouts of some of them but nothing that I can not handle.
I am so grateful for the outpouring of love that has been extended to me and my family. Becca has the brunt of the daily household chores etc.. and has been a trooper. Thankfully there has been sweet angels of mercy that have come in from time to time to help her with the lively duo that rock our world at times... a couple of the cutest boys there is. These angels have brought us meals, helped clean up and have entertained the boys. It has been wonderful. And the powerful prayers that have been given.. they are working! Thank you!
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
One down ... 11 to go
I arrived at the oncologist office before 10am this morning. It being my first treatment there was more paperwork to fill out, blood work and the staff to meet. I loved loved the comfy easy boy chair.
My nurse attendant had a cute accent and a quirky sense of humor. She had a lady bug watch on and said that she had about seven different character watches. She helped me get set up and explained the steps to the procedure I would be getting. It did not sound too bad...
The big room I was in had about 12 comfy easy boy chairs set up in a box formation and by noon they were all filled with different people with different treatments going on. One lady came and greeted me .. having been told by a mutual acquaintance that we would be there at the same time.
Her treatment did not take so long but she said she would be going back again tomorrow.
Dave hung out with me and was able to get some work done from his computer. I got to bring out my Kindle and began reading "Edenbrooke" as the infusion went on complete with some crackers and juice. I even had a little tiny nap too.
A lady from a place called "Great Land" came and explained the pack I would be taking home with me .. for the 46 hour infusion. Its a interesting little gadget.. very portable.
How do I feel? No dramatic side effects so far.. but the expectation is that much of that will not kick in for a couple of days anyway. The attending nurse kept encouraging me to keep an open mind and positive outlook because much of the healing process is not only physical.. its emotional and mental also. That each treatment would be its own separate experience... so should be treated as such in my mind. So yay! One down .. well in 40ish hours.. one will be down.. and the aftereffects I will monitor for the next 2 weeks for the whole experience and give a report before my next treatment (Feb 26th).
One little tender mercy... in putting the needle in the port... my attending nurse was having a bit of a hard time for some reason. She asked another nurse to come and check it out.. I said a little prayer that they would be able adjust it without much trouble.. and very quickly they got it on track and all was well. She marveled several times how easy it was to adjust the needle, getting in its place and I smiled knowing that she had had some divine help. Such a little thing but so sweet. Thank you for your prayers! They are a tremendous power.
My nurse attendant had a cute accent and a quirky sense of humor. She had a lady bug watch on and said that she had about seven different character watches. She helped me get set up and explained the steps to the procedure I would be getting. It did not sound too bad...
The big room I was in had about 12 comfy easy boy chairs set up in a box formation and by noon they were all filled with different people with different treatments going on. One lady came and greeted me .. having been told by a mutual acquaintance that we would be there at the same time.
Her treatment did not take so long but she said she would be going back again tomorrow.
Dave hung out with me and was able to get some work done from his computer. I got to bring out my Kindle and began reading "Edenbrooke" as the infusion went on complete with some crackers and juice. I even had a little tiny nap too.
A lady from a place called "Great Land" came and explained the pack I would be taking home with me .. for the 46 hour infusion. Its a interesting little gadget.. very portable.
How do I feel? No dramatic side effects so far.. but the expectation is that much of that will not kick in for a couple of days anyway. The attending nurse kept encouraging me to keep an open mind and positive outlook because much of the healing process is not only physical.. its emotional and mental also. That each treatment would be its own separate experience... so should be treated as such in my mind. So yay! One down .. well in 40ish hours.. one will be down.. and the aftereffects I will monitor for the next 2 weeks for the whole experience and give a report before my next treatment (Feb 26th).
One little tender mercy... in putting the needle in the port... my attending nurse was having a bit of a hard time for some reason. She asked another nurse to come and check it out.. I said a little prayer that they would be able adjust it without much trouble.. and very quickly they got it on track and all was well. She marveled several times how easy it was to adjust the needle, getting in its place and I smiled knowing that she had had some divine help. Such a little thing but so sweet. Thank you for your prayers! They are a tremendous power.
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