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Chemo v5.0
Another week of chemo is done. This one was worse than the first but luckily I only have one more round of the mustragen at week 9. On Thursday after chemo Mom and I drove home and I slept most of the way but it was very difficult when I was awake. I can't imagine what the nausea would have been like without the Zofran and Compazine. My heart goes out to all the cancer patients that were treated before those miracle drugs were invented. I had a rough 24 hours post-treatment which consisted of laying in bed and sleeping for almost all 24. Sounds relaxing but it was definitely the opposite. After that I was OK and on Saturday afternoon I bought my first car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I forgot to bring my camera home this weekend (shocking, I know) so I don't have pictures of her yet, but it's a red 2006 Kia Spectra. I love it soooooo much, I actually feel like a grown up with my very own car. I already got floor mats for it (her) and a flip-flop air freshener! I also went to Jen Cole's "surprise" bridal shower but I was late because we had to wait forever for them to get the paperwork ready for us. I can't wait to drive to school and work and actually be able to go home whenever I want.
I'm starting to have some of the other side effects from the chemo. My first three fingers get tingly when I try to use them (like right now while I'm typing) and my feet get a weird buzzing vibration thing in some spots sometimes. They told me it might happen but you always hope you will be the exception. Both symptoms should go away when I stop chemo.
This week is a neupogen week so that means 4 shots (not 5!) so make my white blood cells grow. I'm so careful with hand washing and Purell I haven't had any infections yet and we plan on keeping it that way. I'm really not a fan of the shots.
I better go study now since I did not study at all this weekend. Thank you so much for the prayers, we feel them stronger every single day. Jeff and Janice leave for New Zealand on Friday so keep them in your prayers as well. There's probably tons of things I forgot to update about but I will fill in the details as I remember them...I do have "chemo brain" you know.
Thank you to everyone who sent me cards and things in the mail, I love them so much! Kate actually found scented socks...never would have guessed. Melissa sent me a card this week with this quote on the inside and I wanted to share it with everyone because it applies to my situation, but I think it can apply to many many situations.
When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take a step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on...or we will be able to fly. I know God wants me to fly.
Another week of chemo is done. This one was worse than the first but luckily I only have one more round of the mustragen at week 9. On Thursday after chemo Mom and I drove home and I slept most of the way but it was very difficult when I was awake. I can't imagine what the nausea would have been like without the Zofran and Compazine. My heart goes out to all the cancer patients that were treated before those miracle drugs were invented. I had a rough 24 hours post-treatment which consisted of laying in bed and sleeping for almost all 24. Sounds relaxing but it was definitely the opposite. After that I was OK and on Saturday afternoon I bought my first car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I forgot to bring my camera home this weekend (shocking, I know) so I don't have pictures of her yet, but it's a red 2006 Kia Spectra. I love it soooooo much, I actually feel like a grown up with my very own car. I already got floor mats for it (her) and a flip-flop air freshener! I also went to Jen Cole's "surprise" bridal shower but I was late because we had to wait forever for them to get the paperwork ready for us. I can't wait to drive to school and work and actually be able to go home whenever I want.
I'm starting to have some of the other side effects from the chemo. My first three fingers get tingly when I try to use them (like right now while I'm typing) and my feet get a weird buzzing vibration thing in some spots sometimes. They told me it might happen but you always hope you will be the exception. Both symptoms should go away when I stop chemo.
This week is a neupogen week so that means 4 shots (not 5!) so make my white blood cells grow. I'm so careful with hand washing and Purell I haven't had any infections yet and we plan on keeping it that way. I'm really not a fan of the shots.
I better go study now since I did not study at all this weekend. Thank you so much for the prayers, we feel them stronger every single day. Jeff and Janice leave for New Zealand on Friday so keep them in your prayers as well. There's probably tons of things I forgot to update about but I will fill in the details as I remember them...I do have "chemo brain" you know.
Thank you to everyone who sent me cards and things in the mail, I love them so much! Kate actually found scented socks...never would have guessed. Melissa sent me a card this week with this quote on the inside and I wanted to share it with everyone because it applies to my situation, but I think it can apply to many many situations.
When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take a step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on...or we will be able to fly. I know God wants me to fly.