Hi Everyone!!! Just wanted to let you know that I'm a little behind in my updates. The update I sent yesterday (2 weeks ago) was suppose to be Chemo # 6, not Chemo #7. The update I'm sending now (Chemo #7) covers last Tuesday's appointment.
So my chemo day has come again.
Tues. October 18th - My appointment was at 11:10 am and even though I like the earlier appointments, I still hate going. I always have to re-remind myself that chemo is good for me. In fact I got an awesome card from one of my friends that said "CHEMO SUCKS!!" (inside the card) But if CHEMO kills my cancer then "CHEMO ROCKS!!!" and that's the mindset I have to stay in. Chemo doesn't actually hurt, it's the needle in my port that does. I hate needles and I cringe during the whole cleaning process and needle being inserted. But surprisingly today wasn't bad either. In fact nurse Tonya was really gentle which of course makes me very happy. Ken was the lucky one to join me today for my appointment. This is the 1st time he's been to the Reston location. He loved how close it is to our house and he was really surprised at how quick my appointment was. We were done at 12:45. I didn't fall asleep this time. I felt the Benadryl take over but it didn't knock me out. So since it was early, we grabbed lunch. It was nice to spend time with Ken and talk about my treatment. Only 5 more to go.
Wednesday, Oct 19th - Sunday Oct. 23rd. This week I had a few slow days mainly Thurs and Friday. Nothing major, just a little tired which is to be expected. So far I've really only had a little restless leg syndrome, a little numbness in my finger tips, my taste buds are off and what little hair I had left is about gone but I still have my eyebrows and eyelashes so lets keep our fingers crossed they continue to stay.
I'm still happy to say that I did have energy to enjoy a wonderful weekend with family and friends. When today (Monday) rolled around I must admit that I was a little tired today at work but I think it's due to the fact that I was on the go pretty much all weekend so who wouldn't be tired right?
Tomorrow, Oct 25th is my next chemo appointment. I'll be meeting with the Doctor before my appointment and I must admit I'm anxious to see what she has to say.
Thanks again for your continued support. Without you, this would be a far tougher road to travel on.
XOXO Jen
So my chemo day has come again.
Tues. October 18th - My appointment was at 11:10 am and even though I like the earlier appointments, I still hate going. I always have to re-remind myself that chemo is good for me. In fact I got an awesome card from one of my friends that said "CHEMO SUCKS!!" (inside the card) But if CHEMO kills my cancer then "CHEMO ROCKS!!!" and that's the mindset I have to stay in. Chemo doesn't actually hurt, it's the needle in my port that does. I hate needles and I cringe during the whole cleaning process and needle being inserted. But surprisingly today wasn't bad either. In fact nurse Tonya was really gentle which of course makes me very happy. Ken was the lucky one to join me today for my appointment. This is the 1st time he's been to the Reston location. He loved how close it is to our house and he was really surprised at how quick my appointment was. We were done at 12:45. I didn't fall asleep this time. I felt the Benadryl take over but it didn't knock me out. So since it was early, we grabbed lunch. It was nice to spend time with Ken and talk about my treatment. Only 5 more to go.
Wednesday, Oct 19th - Sunday Oct. 23rd. This week I had a few slow days mainly Thurs and Friday. Nothing major, just a little tired which is to be expected. So far I've really only had a little restless leg syndrome, a little numbness in my finger tips, my taste buds are off and what little hair I had left is about gone but I still have my eyebrows and eyelashes so lets keep our fingers crossed they continue to stay.
I'm still happy to say that I did have energy to enjoy a wonderful weekend with family and friends. When today (Monday) rolled around I must admit that I was a little tired today at work but I think it's due to the fact that I was on the go pretty much all weekend so who wouldn't be tired right?
Tomorrow, Oct 25th is my next chemo appointment. I'll be meeting with the Doctor before my appointment and I must admit I'm anxious to see what she has to say.
Thanks again for your continued support. Without you, this would be a far tougher road to travel on.
XOXO Jen
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