Second Round - June 16, 2010

So I made it through my first treatment along with all the side effects! Now only three more to go and hopefully they will go just as smoothly. The first five days after treatment were filled with nausea and fatigue, but luckily I was not too miserable and I was able to go back to work the next Monday. From Monday through Wednesday I was very fatigued. My knees really hurt and even the smallest task would make me feel exhausted. After a full week had passed I found myself getting back to normal with my daily actives, food regimen, and just feeling like a normal person.

I haven't lost my hair yet but I am starting to shed a little more than normal. I think I'm still in denial about losing my hair. I'm just not sure how to mentally prepare for the inevitable. Today I'm getting my second treatment and by this weekend I should be bald. The only thing that makes me feel better is the fact that Brian's favorite TV character is George Costanza and he is bald. Also, I only have a couple more treatments until I can start growing my hair back. I'm going to pray that it comes back exactly the same as when it left. I also need to pray that my hair grows FAST so I can start rocking the short due and begin the long journey of growing it back out.

Right now I'm at my second treatment and a harpist has come to play for everyone. It's very nice and relaxing. Today I also noticed that there was another girl somewhat around my age getting the same chemo drugs as myself. I'm unsure what treatment round she was on but I wish her luck! I'm nervous about my second treatment. I have some emotional battles ahead of me and I'm wondering how I'm going to handle them. I'm trying to stay positive but this whole journey is so emotionally challenging. Well, time to relax and get ready for the second round but I'll keep everyone up-to-date on whatever else comes my way! :)