Halfway points are difficult in general. The most difficult point of a race are the middle miles. The middle part of a project where the fun of the 'new' has worn off, but the completion is still a ways away. That is exactly how I was feeling about the chemo being half finished.
I knew the 'day of' would be ok, and it was (a bit longer than the last time). But the next few days are what I am not looking forward to just because of past experience. Knowing what to expect in this case isn't a positive.
Dr. N and I met today before we started the infusion and based on the poor reaction I had last time on day 2 he mixed things up a bit and used a different anti-nausea medicine today. Plus he made a change for day 2 and beyond anti-nausea meds as well. Hopefully that makes the difference for a better experience this round.
I'll be going in tomorrow for my shot of Neutrogena, (really Neulasta) to help grow the WBCs.
I feel very blessed.
Work has been incredibly supportive, this week sending two cancer focused cookbooks, one that I whipped up some good soup (my favorite post-chemo meal choice) over the weekend.
I've had so many texts, emails, in real life conversations and phone calls with lots of encouragement. I also know so many of you are still praying. I just want to say THANK YOU!
Larry is doing better each day, but still has moments of 'fuzziness', which is to be expected. Between the two of us we are quite a pair. I can't remember anything because of the concussion, and Larry can't remember anything because of the chemo :) (Yeah, I did that on purpose).
Prayer Requests:
- The new meds for nausea are more effective
- Larry continues towards clear head-ed-ness (that might not be a word)
- That I can work a full day on Wednesday; the first day of school for J
I forgot to include the picture of all the currently bald family members a few weeks ago.
e decided it was easier to not grow hair.
She knows her mom's solidarity of no sweets is a tough one.
Steph asked if I was ready for some cancer jokes and Oh Yes, I was! So I'm sharing my favorites.
Larry wants to know what was the point.
Knock knock.
Who's there?
I know it's not any WBC's.
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