Chemo 10

So, I'm a regular.  People know me by name.  That means I go to the cancer hospital wayyy too much.  It's nice to be remembered though.  

I have loved all the nurses that have helped me.  I really try to thank them for their help.  They are the ones giving me the medicine to kick cancer in the rear end! I have learned through different experiences in my life to show your appreciation towards everything---even the minor things.  It's been hard with all the service and love and help I've received to keep on that.  So I hope you all know (I really don't know who reads this) THANK YOU.  Thank you for being a support to me.  

I've been neutropenic (low white blood count) since chemo, but the nurse at chemo this time said that basically my immune system is non existent. My levels are so low and just keep getting lower the longer I do this.

 

She told be about the neutropenic diet (don't eat raw fruits and veggies, keep away from fast foot, raw or undercooked stuff...etc)--  and how I shouldn't kiss my kids or go in public.... needless to say--- she terrified me.  

So this whole treatment week I tried to keep out of the public (and you know me, I love to be out and about and social!)  Luckily, my kids and I had fun being at home and playing.   We had a lot of rain, which helped me be okay with staying at home.  I love a good rain storm.  I also love fall.  We've been having some of that weather too lately!  Every little thing helps.  

I got the stomachache that lasted for days this time.  And it happened during my good week.  Bummer.   I also hit a milestone--- I threw up for the first time this whole experience!  I know you wanted to know that. ha.   I usually can keep the nausea pretty controlled (well, to the point that I never throw up at least.)  

Good news-  I think my hair is starting to come back!  Apparently it's pretty normal to start to come back near the end of treatment.  Brett gave me another hair cut so we'll see if it keeps getting thicker. 

I'M SO CLOSE TO BEING DONE WITH CHEMO!  (and let's hope I don't have to do it ever again!)

Woot! Woot!      

This quote from Elder Holland hits home.  Bad minutes, hours, days---they come to an end!  The trick is that we have to make sure that during those bad times to remain faithful, keep positive, and be nice!  

  

Real life photo-  no make-up and getting a buzz from my honey.