Day 13 after Chemo #2

It's Janet
I didn't realize how long since our last blog. We got new carpet in the house so I have been working on putting everything back in order.

Looking back on my medical logs for the past 2 weeks since treatment, it seems I have an equal amount of good days and bad days. I still suffer from headaches and fatigue about 4 days after treatment and it usually lasts for 6-7 days. Usually, rest is about the only thing that helps the headaches. I am lucky where only one of my days is spent sleeping. I head for the couch after the kids are at school and take a very long nap. I am then good for dinner and evening and then off to bed again. Otherwise, as long as I take naps during the day when I feel tired and my head hurts, I am able to function. I am still preparing dinners and taking care of the house and family and Scott and the kids are big helpers!

My IV port (which I am now affectionately calling my alien baby) still bugs me. I no longer have the sharp pains but it does get achy and quite bothersome. I had x-rays taken of it at chemo #2 because of the pain. Everyone was very concern as to why I was having so much trouble. The x-rays showed that the placement was fine and the 12 plus inches of catheter was ok too. It is just really big and it protrudes just under my collar bone. Either way, the hospital staff is clueless about the port. The nurses chalked it up to the healing process. We'll see what the doctor says tomorrow.

Just like the last cycle, I dropped lots of weight the first week after treatment and then managed to put it all back on the next week! This is great since it is really hard to swallow for that first week. Another issue for the doctor.

Tomorrow is treatment #3. Of course, it is another Friday the 13th. I am getting my back pack filled with goodies to eat and drink and my iphone will be charged so I can play games, watch a movie, or read the book I downloaded.(Have I told you how cool the iphone is? You really need to get one!!) I am hoping my day at the hospital will not be too long. But it really doesn't matter. It's not so bad sitting there. Can be kind of relaxing if you want it to be. I come home really tired, with a terrible headache and I just go to bed. Saturday, though, I am full of energy and ready to go!!!

Oh!! A couple of more things! Did I tell you?! Thursday February 26, when Scott and I had to go to the hospital, Scott treated me to lunch at none other than SONIC!!!!! I had the burger of my narcotic dreams and fries. It was really, really good!!!

Also, now that I am bald, and quite pretty, lots of you have been curious as to what I look like under the hats. Eventually, we get photos uploaded so everyone can see me - plus take a vote on the wigs. My head is really tender so haven't been wearing the wigs yet. In the meantime, I'll take my hat off to show you if you really want to see. It doesn't bother me at all. In fact, I am rather proud of my nicely shaped head.

Tomorrow is treatment #3. I'm sure Scott will be the next blogger sometime this weekend.