Whew I think I could do about anything right now! I am hoping these steriods wear off before bedtime or else Rick won't have to worry about any house cleaning.
One quarter of the way done with this first cycle of chemo:) It really was quite painless. The port makes all the difference. The only reaction I had was a headache which the nurse said is quite common with the Cytoxan. She gave me a Claritin and it really helped.
I will go in weekly for blood draws to see how my counts are doing. Today everything was perfect so at least I had a good baseline. I know they won't stay that way but at least I didn't start the chemo under the weather. I will have my next infusion on the Tuesday after Memorial Day. Karlene is planning Ethan's second birthday party on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend so hopefully my counts are up and I will get to celebrate with them.
The nurse really encouraged me to keep as normal of a routine as possible. I plan on doing that. The biggest side effect will be fatigue but that is what naps are for! In fact after I post this blog I am off to doing my arm exercises prescribed by the physical therapist.
I made it through this with God and Rick holding my hand. I know your prayers helped as well.
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