Feeling A Little More Human

I'm going to lay it out plain and simple: I didn't think I was going to make it through my chemo week. When they said the first time would be the hardest, they were not lying. Monday and Tuesday were short three hour days, but Wednesday and Thursday were my six hour drip days. I watched a lot of people come and go, it's astounding how many people this disease effects. I see mostly elderly people, but some people my age and a couple of people very young. Cancer knows no age. I have met the nicest people too, most well into their treatments, offering support and advice. Sharing stories and experiences, really helping me as a newbie. The nurses are fantastic too. It seems like time in the chemo room goes by really slow and they stop to listen. They really want to hear how you are doing, no rushing around in the chemo room. My MIL has been a non-stop force for me this week, she has taken over my household, taken care of my boys and nursed me, she is a real angel on earth, I'm so lucky. I doubt I'll ever be able to express my gratitude.

The effects didn't really start taking over until I was home. My most notable side effects especially after the cisplatin: Constant thirst, severe headache, abdomen pain, nausea and fatigue. Also, with all the fluids they pumped in me, I gained 8 lbs. in two days...needless to say, going to the potty is a new pastime too. :) Most of the nausea is controlled with pills, but I was having a hard time staying ahead of it.

As far as food, the only thing I've been able to stomach is potato soup, which seems kinda strange to me, and Sprite. I haven't even been able to drink coffee either! Boo!

Today, I've been a lot better, I've only slept part of the day and even spent some time outside with Logan. I sat in the shade with my camera while he was 'bird watching' this is one of the cutest shots, too cute at this age!

I have an easter project I've been working on here and there, but it comes so early this year! I'll be lucky if I even get it done at all. Things I'm looking forward to: Going to Keegan's track meet (I missed it last week) and t-ball practice starts, yeah for Spring! I hope my energy levels get better!
Thanks to all of you who continue to send love and prayers.

P.S. On a completely different note, I use Picasa to edit all my photos (always have) and today I noticed that Picasa 'upgraded' and now has all of the same functions that Picnik has (but won't soon!), I thought that I would pass that along if you are sad about the loss of Picnik.