I DON'T LIKE MEDICINE!!!

I had a Drs. appt. yesterday. My white blood cell count was indeed low - 1.6 (Normal 4 - 11), as was my platelets. Actually most things were low but those seemed to be the lowest. They said that is what was to be expected on day 10 after chemo. They are going to get me another anti-nausea medicine to take the next time I have a chemo treatment. They MADE me start taking a anti-viral because I had a mouth sore (today I have 3). They MADE me start taking a antibiotic just as a precaution since my counts were so low. The antibiotic could make my Achilles tendon tear. Well that is more likely if I was over 60, but really a medicine that can make your "muscles break". That doesn't sound good to me. But I am being a good patient and taking my medicines....cussing and screaming all the way!!!! I have a rash all over my neck, chest and back, they didn't know why, it seems to be a mystery. Still have hair, well what is left of it after the BIG haircut. I little fatigued but besides that I am feeling good. My next chemotherapy session is scheduled for March 26th 10am. I will get my blood checked the day before and if my counts have went back up then we are good to go. I will also see the Dr. on the 26th. I have went ahead and scheduled an appt. in April to see an OB GYN to discuss having my ovaries removed. I have also went ahead and scheduled a follow up with my surgeon in May to discuss the double mastectomy further (he will then refer me to a plastic surgeon to discuss reconstruction options).

SHOUT OUT!!!!

I wanted to give a shout out to the St. Agnes 5th class and especially Klaire. What a super sweet girl you are Klaire for telling your class about me. I thank you so much for the cards and prayers.

White Blood Cells

Well tomorrow marks the 1st day of the NADAR period. Supposedly my white blood cells will be at their lowest for the next 4 days. I am dying to go get my blood tested tomorrow just so I can know what is really going on. It seems kind of random that I will just wake up tomorrow and have a low WBC count. Maybe I will but it sure would make sense to know for sure. But lots of things really don't make sense anymore, I will just wait until Monday morning and get my blood tested (when scheduled) and see where the WBC count is then. In the meantime...... NO GERMS PLEASE. Just in case :)

Other random thoughts:

I have this stupid port and it isn't going anywhere, and although it doesn't hurt, it sure does seem to get in my way!

My hair, could be falling out any day. Thought I was excited about this but this too seems a little random. Supposedly one morning I will wake up and it will just start falling out. Just seems odd. Have went from planning on getting a buzz to scheduling to get a "nice" short haircut. That way I am ready for it to fall out but if my hair decides to take its time I can enjoy a "cool" cut that I probably would otherwise never have gotten. I will have some clippers on standby when the time comes!

Lastly, good news, I was afraid Jen would bring home some kind of HAZ MAT outfit for me to wear to work tomorrow. But so far, so good. I will just use lots of hand sanitizer!

The Weekend

Wrapping up the weekend. Went much better than Friday evening. Overall just a little queasy and a little tired, more so yesterday than today. Was able to get out both days and enjoy the weather and some Jaxon time. Trying to watch what I am eating. Sticking with smaller portions, more "comfort" foods. Nancy (Jen's mom) made Shepard's pie, which was just what the Dr. ordered. Planning on heading back to work tomorrow with my THREE anti - nausea meds, hope to make it through the day.

No planned Drs. appts this upcoming week. Next Friday through Monday (12th - 15th) will be my NADAR time. This means my white blood cells will be at their lowest. Expecting Jen to all but quarantine me in the house during that time!

They say my hair should start falling out within 10 days, tentatively plan on shaving it next weekend!

The Evening From Hell!!!

First things first, probably a little silly but I made Jen take a picture

yesterday so I could post the not so scary "Chemo room". Everyone

was very nice. They tried to sing happy birthday to me, but I declined!

It did not hurt when they accessed my port. I had used topical

lidocaine on the port site an hour earlier. (Thanks D&T the press and

seal Saran Wrap, worked wonderfully). I was a bit drowsy with my

pre-meds (anti-nausea meds) and had a little bit of a sinus reaction

with my chemo meds. We were there about 2 1/2 hours. Left feeling

great.

Things took a turn for the worse around 2pm when I begin feeling slightly nauseous which led to

vomiting about 1 1/2 later. This was followed by 4 more episodes of vomiting and the most awful

headache I have ever experienced. This misery lasted to around 9pm when I was finally able to fall

asleep. Jen woke me up around midnight to take some more meds and I was feeling pretty good.

After that I woke up frequently, one of the meds I am taking is supposed to interrupt your sleep, it did!

I am feeling decent this morning. I am going to keep on top of my meds today and eat lots of small

meals and hope for the best.

Thanks for all the calls and text yesterday you are all amazing!

Twas the night before chemo

I am not sure how I am supposed to feel but I mostly just feel tired tonight. I didn't get good sleep last night. I had dreams about chemo all night. I hope tonight is more restful. I thought I would be really nervous and anxious but not really, maybe because I am so sleepy. Maybe because I am blessed to be surrounded by so many people who have went out of their way to make me feel so special today! It has been an awesome day. Jen is going with me tomorrow so I know I will be alright. Whatever happens I know she will take care of me and if I feel just fine she will try to baby me anyways! I will try to post tomorrow and give a little summary of the day.

The Calm Before the Storm

This weekend we took a little trip, which was perfect timing to get away from it all. I was able to spend some time with my family and some of our most wonderful friends before treatments start. Thanks to my friends and family for a great weekend.