7 days after Chemo #2
Well I am for the most part back to normal... I am back to running and going to the gym. My craving for carbs is starting to diminish, (my trainer will be happy) and I can make it through the day without a nap.
However as Sandy has written Chemo#2 was much harder than the first. Grammy was here that night (Sept 15) looking after Jessica while Sandy was at school. I was trying to keep from throwing up while lying in our bed. And it was the first time since hearing that I had cancer that I had myself a good long, hard cry. I didn't think I could feel so bad. I wanted to hear that I would be alright, but being the person that I am I didn't want to upset anyone. Next time I will take advantage of some of the many offers for help of any kind. It helps to know I have so many friends that want to help regardless of anything else.
I am a bit afraid of the next Chemo. I'm counting on it being like childbirth and that the bad memories will fade. However, I only have 2 weeks left for that to happen. Anytime I see the word Chemo or think about them putting in an I V, I gag. But It is getting better and there's only 2 more sessions to go...
However as Sandy has written Chemo#2 was much harder than the first. Grammy was here that night (Sept 15) looking after Jessica while Sandy was at school. I was trying to keep from throwing up while lying in our bed. And it was the first time since hearing that I had cancer that I had myself a good long, hard cry. I didn't think I could feel so bad. I wanted to hear that I would be alright, but being the person that I am I didn't want to upset anyone. Next time I will take advantage of some of the many offers for help of any kind. It helps to know I have so many friends that want to help regardless of anything else.
I am a bit afraid of the next Chemo. I'm counting on it being like childbirth and that the bad memories will fade. However, I only have 2 weeks left for that to happen. Anytime I see the word Chemo or think about them putting in an I V, I gag. But It is getting better and there's only 2 more sessions to go...
3 Comments:
At 8:17 AM,
Anonymous said…
Whew - finally got in to post a message to you. As you can see from Shelley's email I talked to her and we are both looking forward to a visit - of course we need to make sure that your feeling well ... so we'll try and set a date - how's the 30th for everyone??? I just looked at my calendar and can't make it the 15th ... Tyler's birthday is the next weekend - Carolin is that good with you and your Chemo? Let us know.
Love Janet
At 10:48 AM,
Rebecca H said…
Okay, you are now my inspiration! Not only do I need to cut carbs & work out, I also need to appreciate my hair (as crappy as it is!) I just started going to the Y gym today (Luke is at school and Liam goes to a little play thing at the Y). Admittedly, I didn't give it my all, but next time, I will think of you -- fighting cancer and Chemo AND working out! You make us lazy bums look bad -- do you mind? Try taking it easy a little, would you? (Just joking!) I'm so glad to hear that you are feeling up to running too -- I know how much you enjoy that, and especially now, it must be such a good stress outlet. You go girl!
At 12:25 AM,
Anonymous said…
You are so incredibly strong
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