It's been a while since I've written anything. I think it has to do with entering that phase of chemo brain fog when you can't really think very well.
There is one more session of the Taxol treatment and then we move on to the "fun" one. This next session is every three weeks and from what I've heard...pretty nasty.
I've been approved to receive Emend as a pre and post med for nausea. Grateful for that.
The Taxol has taken it's toll. I have a lot of muscle fatigue that used to just last through Monday and Tuesday. But now it seems to go all week. Sometimes the aches will wake me up around 3 in the morning. Thankful for Netflix. I have a nasty rash on the back of my hands that is now starting to peel.
No hair. um... no hair.
I have managed to keep my eyelashes and eyebrows....so far...but it's not likely through the next session. And after losing 50 pounds last year...I've gained 15 from the massive doses of steroids I get as a premed. (rolls eyes). I have no doubt that it will come off fast after the chemo.
There are still many blessings coming our way. The support and encouragement of so many friends and family. Sweet phone calls. Emails. Texts. Facebook postings. mysterious treats left at the front door. Not-so-mysterious gifts left at the front door. Etc.
Access to Healthcare Network provides 20 hours of free housekeeping and the wonderful lady is here today cleaning our kitchen. She's one of those tiny women who's like a cleaning tornado. I love those. Reminds me of my grandmother.
Can't really think of anything else to say. Just hunkering down for the next onslaught of chemotherapy.
Oh ya...and losing an hour of sleep thanks to Daylight Savings....
Keep the Faith.
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