First Chemo Treatment

It's been a while since I've posted and luckily my mood has improved significantly. I finally started eating about two weeks ago and have re-gained a lot of strength (and about 10 of the 70 pounds I lost). I got confirmation that the cancer is stage IIB so I feel much more optimistic. Of course, I am still obsessive and neurotic about it....but I have hope and that is good for the soul and the psyche.

So today was my first chemo treatment. I read a lot about what to expect and went to a chemo class last week so I was as prepared as you can be for a person in my situation. Which still means I was scared shitless. But....it was ok. In the chair for about three hours and then sent home with a pump for 46 hours. It's only been a few hours but I already have a terrible taste in my mouth and a headache. I am also sweating like crazy....but it is 100 degrees out, so who knows if that is a side effect or not. Unfortunately, I cant take a shower while I have the pump so, sorry to everyone I may encounter. They give me stuff to combat nausea so I am hoping that won't be a major issue but we'll see. Every once in a while my stomach feels funny but I'm hoping that is just nerves. Otherwise I am dreading not being able to eat or drink anything cold for several days. I also hear the neuropathy (numbness/pain/cold sensitivity in the fingers and feet) is pretty bad, but it is a more cumulative symptom, so hopefully it won't be too bad for a while.

So, I have the pump and am just taking it easy for right now. I'm hoping I will feel well enough to go to Vera Bradley tomorrow to get a cute bag to put my pump in (as well as a matching bag for Garrison). We have a busy weekend of kids' and grown up birthday parties so I hope my energy stays up but if not, Wes will have to fly solo.