Well folks, Cycle 3 went a bit like Cycle 1 (they are the same chemos mind you) minus the nausea, thank goodness. This time I was able to manage the nausea so I just felt a little like crap and not totally like crap. :o) Overall the days were good, I've noticed I'm getting a lot more tired, so just like in kindergarten (and college), I've decided to reintroduce naps into my daily routine.
What's worse than the chemo? The Neulasta shot I have to get 24 hours after my short week. That shot, although it does its job (to boost my white blood cell count) makes me ache all over, even my teeth ache! Luckily it's just for a day or two and can be controlled with Tylenol. So I feel that it's totally worth it when my counts come up.
I did not come up with a New Years resolution this year. I feel that I have enough on my plate with chemo and the wedding. Perhaps after both of those, I'll come up with something for the latter half of 2012. I think that's fair, right? Either way, the first half of the year it going to be rough so I look forward to getting passed it and moving on as Mrs. Strait. <3 Sean <3
For those who are unaware, the adorable hair cut I got in the middle of Dec is no longer. The hair is gone, shaved it off. Cycle 2 did a number on the hair, waking up with globs of hair on my pillow case was well, disgusting. It got to the point where it was difficult to sleep because I was afraid of moving and losing my hair, crazy, huh? So, I took to wearing a fleece hat to bed (and still do, Thanks Sean) until I shaved my head. I took my wig to the hair salon with me and my wonderful stylist was able to trim the wig to better fit my face. Although I've only worn the wig a few times since then, I'm glad that I have it, just in case. I've been wearing lots and lots of awesome winter hats. Although I keep my head covered, I'm not self conscious about showing anyone my beautifully shaped head! (Thanks Mom and Dad!)
A week or so ago I was contacted by a gentleman, David Haas, who blogs for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. He's been researching and writing about how beneficial cancer support networks and also staying physically fit is to people going through treatments, in remission, and even family members of cancer patients. If you are interested in learning more about these topics or just enjoy reading blogs, please visit: http://www.mesothelioma.com/
So the second month is going the way it should be. This upcoming week is an off week, only labs and isolation. Next week will be Cycle 4, the whole week of chemo. I'll write again after that.
I truly hope everyone has had a great start to 2012. Thank You for your continued support.
Until next time....
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