Post by somethingcleverer on Feb 16, 2016 10:40:53 GMT -5
Thanks everyone. I'm next up to start treatment so I'm starting to get nervous. My blood pressure was higher than my normal low bp so they knew I was nervous right away. Just ready to get today over so I know how I'll feel! Not knowing is so hard for me.
I commented on FB last night, but I just wanted to say again that I'm so glad the two options were essentially the same and that you have the reassurance that they think this is going to be one rough year followed by a lot more living life for you.
I'm thinking of you today, and sending you so much good juju, love, and strength. We are always here for you, and we'll be with you every step of the way. You have the keychain from us and it will remind you that J12 is here for you, even on your worst of days, to support you and build you back up. You can always come here to vent, cry, and share.
Post by somethingcleverer on Feb 16, 2016 15:19:57 GMT -5
I'm still on the second infusion. They took it slow because I felt funny after it started. They gave me Benadryl as a premed so I napped for a while. Tim brought me an egg mcmuffin for lunch and I've been working on some knitting on and off.
Post by xanthepants on Feb 16, 2016 16:23:06 GMT -5
Almost there! Hopefully you can go home tonight and snuggle with the kiddos and take it easy a bit. What is your work week like? Did they give you any idea what to expect for reaction to this type of Chemo? With my family/friends it seems like it's been day 3 or 4 was the worst rather than day of or the next day but it seems like it may depend on the chemo type itself.
Almost there! Hopefully you can go home tonight and snuggle with the kiddos and take it easy a bit. What is your work week like? Did they give you any idea what to expect for reaction to this type of Chemo? With my family/friends it seems like it's been day 3 or 4 was the worst rather than day of or the next day but it seems like it may depend on the chemo type itself.
I've read days 3-5 were bad so I was planning to take off Thursday and i have a training from 1-5 in Friday but that can be rescheduled if necessary. I have a heavier load next week so I'll see what happens with that.
I've been thinking of you today as well! How are you feeling? I don't recall if you said or not, did you tell your kiddos anything about this?
Mostly they know that mommy is sick and needs special medicine that will make her better but can actually make her feel tired or not so good so they need to take it easy on me.
Shane knows that I have breast cancer. That was a hard convo because he only has Emily to associate with cancer and he knows she died. (If you don't remember Emily Beazley was a huge story in Chicago because she battled cancer and she got to talk to Taylor Swift as one of her last wish items.). Im pretty sure he had figured it out before I told him and I had tried to bring it up before but he said he had never heard of cancer before, which I knew wasn't true. I just kind of waited until he was ready but it's probably better because now he can talk openly about cancer with me. He knew there was no cure for cancer and I was able to tell him that there isn't really a cure but the doctors think they can get my cancer to go away.
I personally believe it's best to be as open and honest as you can when it comes to things like this. My mom didn't need chemo since they caught her cancer very early - but she did have surgery, and we talked about what that meant and why she was having that done. I was in 2nd grade when she was diagnosed, and she was very honest about everything.
I just remember her telling us about how she was getting her reconstructive surgery done - and I asked if it was like getting fake teeth, haha!
Pretty tired but no nausea or other side effects yet. I feel a little out of it mostly, Like my brain is slow to register but I'm hoping a nap might help that.
Pretty tired but no nausea or other side effects yet. I feel a little out of it mostly, Like my brain is slow to register but I'm hoping a nap might help that.
Happy to hear you're feeling alright today. It's a huge toll on your body, and I'm sure a nap will help. Take it easy and don't be afraid to ask for help. Huge hugs coming your way.
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