2nd time around

So, 10 years ago I found it helpful to have a blog.  It helped me to get out all my thoughts and feelings - like a diary of sorts.  It was also an easy way for people to check in and see how I was doing (or at least i think it was).  Also, I don't want to flood FB with a ton of long updates.  This way if someone is curious they can check here and it doesn't have to be all over my FB page.  Lets save that for pictures and funny stuff.

So just a quick update....
i had my first chemo treatment last week. Monday was a long day of sitting in oncology.  Each medicine they give me takes time, and there are quite a few to go through. Typically it will take about 4-5 hours each time. Once those meds are finished, I get hooked up to a pump that I take home. The medicine is called 5FU (yep) and it is a slow drip.  Takes 46 hours to administer. I hate the damn pump. I hate the smell of the tape that keeps the port access covered. The thought of it makes me get queezy. In any case, over the course of the 46 hours i was super nauseated, became severely dehydrated and malnurished.  By the time the pump came off on Wednesday I was barely able to walk on my own and could hardly talk above a whisper. The oncology nurse had me lie in a bed and hooked me up to fluids. After a trip to the ER for some heart concerns, I was admitted and ended up staying 2 nights. Lucky for me, we have a fantastic hospital. Great nurses and an amazing on-call doc. By the time I left Friday morning, I was much better.

NOW - i am looking toward next monday (treatment day) with a little trepidation.  Not looking forward to the pump at all.  Hoping we can get a plan to keep me hydrated and avoid another hospital visit. Fingers crossed.

I have been absolutely overwhelmed by the kindess of SO many people. I'm in tears daily. The support of so many...the PRAYERS of so many.  It's amazing. ❤️