September 1, 2017-  Week 4 Day 5 Chemo/Radiation -Mini Reprieve
For the most part this week was better just like the doctor said it would be. I'm trying to focus on this little break and not think about the part where he said "and then it'll get worse again". I've struggled some with nausea and one day really kind of sucked in that department but I haven't been as dog tired as I was. I still needed some naps but haven't felt like I just needed to lay down all the time. I even have had some bursts of energy and been able to do some laundry and clean a bathroom or sweep a floor. Y'all know what a clean freak I am so it was truly satisfying to be able to contribute a little bit again. My momma and Doug will be here tomorrow evening and will stay through the week and help me celebrate my birthday. We'll be having thanksgiving dinner of course. They will also be here for just about all of my final round of chemotherapy. I'm so glad they missed the hairs falling out part because my mood was less than cheery 😳 I don't know exactly how I'll be feeling since this is the second round as well as getting further into radiation but I'm hoping to be able to maybe play a couple family games and just hang out comfortably and visit. But either way I know that they don't care what I can or can't do and we'll all just be thankful for being together. Today I complete my 20th radiation, putting me well over the halfway mark. Just 13 left now. I feel like the little engine that could sometimes. I've had some moments for sure when I needed a little kick in the ass to remember that I am the storm. I lost a couple more pounds and was encouraged to eat anything and everything I'd like. Oh the irony... 🍟🍗🎂🍩 Although I cannot have any alcohol and even though I'm the gal that has maybe 20 drinks in a whole year... what I wouldn't give for a Jack & Coke right now 🥃 Next week I'll have chemo every day with Tuesday being the stupid long day. On Monday September 11th one more stupid long day but also the last day. This is extra awesome because it's also, I believe, the day the picc line comes out and man let me say that I am counting down for that! Mostly it's not hurting anymore and the irritation from the tape has been minimal after trying yet another form of tegaderm, but it's just terribly annoying and inconvenient for doing pretty much everything including sleeping comfortably. I'll still have another 8 days of radiation and may feel like crap but I'll remind myself at least I'm tap free then!