Chemo today finally

After weeks of tests and consults and surgeries ( one to remove the lymph node and lump and a second to put in my port) I finally started CHEMO today.
I am really doing fine,,,, they are very proactive about treating symptoms.... I will use three different meds before and during the treatments to prevent nausea. The nurse who gave me treatment today said I was taking the elite drugs!!! I am very hopeful that the nausea will be minimal. Treatment took from 9:30 til 1:00. I did fine... was a little drowsy for a while from the IV benedryl that they gave me ( rashes and itching can be a side effect). But have been out to eat and to Rachel's ball game. I really dont feel bad yet but they say it takes a day or two.

I already have cut my hair really short, purchased a really cute wig, several hats and mom has knit me three caps to wear to bed to keep my head warm. I have already been "counseled that I will be emotional when my hair falls out no matter how prepared I am ( that should be somewhere around ten days from now). So I will just cry and get over it when it happens.

Mom is here and went with me today and will stay until Monday at least in case I need her. She is doing better than I hoped and has been blessed with accounts from numerous people who are breast cancer survivors. She really is an amazing lady.

I will have six treatments ( every three weeks) then surgery to remove more lymph nods ( which I am already believing will be cancer free) then probably six weeks of radiation. then 5-8 years of anti estrogen medication. By the time that is over I will have eliminated all articles of clothing in my wardrobe made of yarn, fleece, wool, or flannel,,,,,, my closet will be full of loose fitting, cotton housedresses that I have cut the sleeves out of, and will flutter flatteringly in front of the many fans that I will own...

I probably will have some down days. But I will get through this... I am actually looking forward with anticipation to how God plans to use me with all this education I am getting.

........ and ........... just to prove to you that I am already NUTS..... I am moving !

I kept walking by this house about three blocks from me that was for sale and kept being not sold and one day it occured to me that I should look at it..... the long story later.... but I always have said I could buy a house quicker than Mr Gronau could buy groceries! I really took quite a while deciding..... decided to ...got my diagnosis.... then finally decided it was my affirmation to ME to go ahead with it...because cancer was only going to just take me on a detour... I still planned LIFE.

God gave me the verse in Exodus 33:21 Where he said "There is a place near me where you may stand on a rock .

And Rita (my sister ) sent me this list of pondersims that included this one that I found to be worth remembering Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

Thank you for your continued prayers. I am very very blessed.

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Anonymous said…
Please know that there are many people who know you and are praying for you...we love you.!
Kathy and Donovan
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