IV Chemo #2 Down!

All was well with my bloodwork on Thursday, May 15th, so I was able to proceed with my next IV chemo treatment.  In preparation, I drank extra fluids the day before and kept my forearm warm with a heating pad until right before the "stick".  The IV went in much easier and I feel better about not getting a port - especially now that I only have 4 more to go.   The 3 hours went fast and uneventfully until it was time for me to leave. Then, my legs just wouldn't work again and I felt tipsy.  The nurses and doc were trying to laugh with me, not at me, but I thought it was all very funny!   The gave me benedryl and had me wait until the reaction was over and I felt like I could go home.  I still had to be wheeled out to the car, due to overall weakness.

I'm having all the same weird nerve-ending side effects, but at least this time, I know roughly what to expect and how long the worst will last.  Today is Sunday and the leg cramps are already going away, thank goodness.   I think it helps me to keep moving around, even if it's at a slower pace.

Look What My Crazy, Generous Daughter Did ...

Erin cut off her beautiful long hair to send to Locks of Love so that hopefully someone else can benefit from her thick, healthy tresses.  Of course, she is still beautiful with her new short bob haircut! 

I am feeling like my usual self now and seem to have gradually gotten past all the chemo side effects. I took my last dose of pills for round #1 last night!!  I plan to enjoy this week of normalcy until the next IV chemo (May 15th).  

Thank you to Tina and Amie for taking care of multiple dinners for us this week!  Thanks also to Jesus for the beautiful yellow miniature rose plant.