My mom said that I look like her. I was trying to think of who I look like then I put on the TV and Ellen is on. Well it's not blond anymore, but it is really short, even shorter than hers. I just went to my buddy Gusieppi, exchanged some hugs and kind words and told him to go for it. He even said if I want to shave it he will come to my house. Gotta have a good therepist!(I mean hairdresser).
Picked up my wig yesterday. It is much longer than it is today. It is reddish and looks like my real hair. I figure it would be good for the winter when it is cold.
Yesterday I just about made it to pick up the wig. I left the house with a bunch of energy and then crashed. I almost let Joe drive home. Then I remembered he is only
15. I got home went to sleep and felt much better. Still taking the anti nausea drugs and not loving coffee much, but otherwise things are good.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Making it by Pretty Well
Still taking the anti-nausea meds. Went for my white blood cell boost shot yesterday. I forgot the mention in my last blog that all my scans came back good. They said that the cancer did not spread at all. So that is a great thing!
Today I am going to try to pick up my wig again. That should be fun! But no worries if it is not right I will just wear my "Fuck Cancer" hat. It arrived it the mail the other day and it is just great. It is the perfect pink. Daniel wants to wear it to school tomorrow, because it is breast cancer awareness day. I told him he had to find something else to wear!
I think I have what they call "Chemo Brain" already. Can't seem to think straight. I was doing laundry yesterday and took the clothes out of the washer and put them into the dryer, then went to get more and took the clothes back out of the dryer and threw them in the washer. Crazy!!! I will just wait till my mom comes over to do more laundry.
Today I am going to try to pick up my wig again. That should be fun! But no worries if it is not right I will just wear my "Fuck Cancer" hat. It arrived it the mail the other day and it is just great. It is the perfect pink. Daniel wants to wear it to school tomorrow, because it is breast cancer awareness day. I told him he had to find something else to wear!
I think I have what they call "Chemo Brain" already. Can't seem to think straight. I was doing laundry yesterday and took the clothes out of the washer and put them into the dryer, then went to get more and took the clothes back out of the dryer and threw them in the washer. Crazy!!! I will just wait till my mom comes over to do more laundry.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
I Made it thru Chemo Treatment # 1
Boy was I sacred this morning! So I took an anti anxiety pill and fell asleep for hours. I woke up with enough time to shower and put on some makeup. What I learned from yesterday's seminar, you have to look good to feel good.
Anyway, I got there at 1:00 and they took my blood and vitals and then brought me to the Chemo room. It is a really big room with lots of reclining chairs. Each chair had a blanket, pillow and a personal TV. I was expecting snacks, but there were none. They do have magazines and tables by each chair and said I bring my own food if I want. I heard if I eat ice pops during treatment I won't get mouth soars.
My Mommy was there with me while they put the needle and first stuff in my port. Since it was going to be two more hours, I sent her and Dad shopping for me.
The time went by quickly, I had the TV, my ipod and just sat back and relaxed. I was really cold. They say it is from the drugs. Next time I wear socks!
I am home now. My personal assistants (Mom and Dad) came in, made me soup, folded my laundry and then went home. I just took the third type of anti-nausea medicine. I wrote it all down so I can remember what I took when. I feel lightheaded and woozy, and just my mouth is a little watery, but overall not bad at all.
The boys are going to dinner and a movie with their father. So I am going to take another nap now. Maybe I will wake up in time for the debate.... No too boring, that will just put me back to sleep. I will update you all tomorrow. Thanks for reading.
Anyway, I got there at 1:00 and they took my blood and vitals and then brought me to the Chemo room. It is a really big room with lots of reclining chairs. Each chair had a blanket, pillow and a personal TV. I was expecting snacks, but there were none. They do have magazines and tables by each chair and said I bring my own food if I want. I heard if I eat ice pops during treatment I won't get mouth soars.
My Mommy was there with me while they put the needle and first stuff in my port. Since it was going to be two more hours, I sent her and Dad shopping for me.
The time went by quickly, I had the TV, my ipod and just sat back and relaxed. I was really cold. They say it is from the drugs. Next time I wear socks!
I am home now. My personal assistants (Mom and Dad) came in, made me soup, folded my laundry and then went home. I just took the third type of anti-nausea medicine. I wrote it all down so I can remember what I took when. I feel lightheaded and woozy, and just my mouth is a little watery, but overall not bad at all.
The boys are going to dinner and a movie with their father. So I am going to take another nap now. Maybe I will wake up in time for the debate.... No too boring, that will just put me back to sleep. I will update you all tomorrow. Thanks for reading.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Ready for Tomorrow
Tomorrow I start Chemo. Only for two hours. I hear that they will put it in thru my port, but I don't see how since I am still in a lot of pain and the steri-strips (they are like stitches) have not even fallen off yet. I will just have to wait and see. I have my supply of anti-nausea drugs ready. I also have anti anxiety drugs which I think I may be taking soon.
This morning I went to a Look Good Feel Better seminar. It was a make up session for Chemo patients. I was one of the few that still had my own hair. It was really good and I got a bag full of makeup. I think it's more than I have owned in my life. I am still trying to get off the mascara.
I looked great when I come home for my nap. Woke up and waited for the Verizon man. Only took me an hour to set up the Internet after he left. Good thing Daniel came home to help me!
This morning I went to a Look Good Feel Better seminar. It was a make up session for Chemo patients. I was one of the few that still had my own hair. It was really good and I got a bag full of makeup. I think it's more than I have owned in my life. I am still trying to get off the mascara.
I looked great when I come home for my nap. Woke up and waited for the Verizon man. Only took me an hour to set up the Internet after he left. Good thing Daniel came home to help me!
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