Hello everyone,
Thanks to everyone who has sent me private messages. Each e-mail has been very helpful and encouraging. I will respond to them individually when I get a little more strength.
Update:
As you know, my 1st chemo session was on Monday, August 8th. I couldn't help crying as I walked up through the office door and up to the window to sign in. The unknown was so unbearable. They sat with me to tell me exactly what was going to happen and how the meds would be given. Luckily my 4-5 hour visit only lasted 3 hours. So that made me happy. Both Ken and his mom were at my 1st session for support and to watch how I was reacting to the meds. The mediport that was placed under my skin on Friday was still very tender so it hurt as she cleaned the area and inserted the needle.
After the 3 hours I was free to go. Starving we went out and grabbed lunch. There are a few restrictions on what I can eat but overall I can eat what I want. But I am eating on the healthier side with more fruits and veggies. Once I got home that's when the drama began. The nausea hit me like a ton of bricks. I was so out of it and feeling horrible. It was such a 180 from when I left the doctors office to just a few hours later. I took some nausea pills but it just didn't help.
Tuesday, August 9th - A wonderful day. Woke up a little off but once I got the meds in me for the day, it seemed like I had gotten over the tough part and maybe just maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all. Boy was I wrong.
Tuesday I'll call my fantasy day. It was nice. I spent quality time playing with Cody and hanging out with my new neighbors. Not sure if most of you know this but Ken and I just bought a single family home about 35 miles west of our old house. We love our new home and had such excitement to decorate it but the cancer took us in a different direction for now. Anyway, our new neighbors all have little boys that range from 2 years to 6 years and they all have names that start with the letter "C" which I found so hilarious. It's Cody, Chase, Cole, Camden, Caleb, and Carson. They all play very well together so that has helped me seeing Cody happy. Each neighbor has offered to babysit Cody so that has taken a huge burden off my shoulders.
Anyway, today (Wednesday) was bad. I woke up thinking maybe I'd have another good day but as soon as I got out of bed I couldn't grab food and the meds fast enough. The nausea was horrible. I couldn't drive, I could barely stand. I had chills one min and weakness the next. I just couldn't believe how good I was yesterday and how bad I was today. I managed to call the doctor and she told me to take one more pill and that seemed to do the trick. By noon I was up and able to eat. But by 2 I was out cold due to pure exhaustion. By 5pm I was able to ride in the car (ken's mom driving) to pick up darling Cody. He was so happy to see me and I was able to give him a big hug. I actually ate a good amount of dinner and now I have a few moments strength to sit at my computer and write to you all. Guess this really didn't turn out to be a quick note after all.
Thanks again for all your kind words and support. One chemo session down means one day closer to me beating this.
love you all,
Jen
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