Well Day 1 of chemo was long, tiring but better than anticipated! I couldn’t sleep the night before. I was so anxious about the results of my scans, anxious about how this port thing was going to work, anxious about how I would feel and just anxious about how ALL of this would impact my family’s world. My dear husband is with me every step of the way and my son has been a trooper. At 7 years old, he doesn’t quite understand it all, but he knows I may not feel well some days, I may sleep more than usual, and I won’t be able to jump with him on that trampoline!
My treatment center is very welcoming and comfortable. So I’m in a big room with about 30 chairs with a nursing station in the center. The chairs are double wide recliners that go all the way back for sleeping. The chairs have heaters, massagers and sits in front of wide flat screen wall tv like something in a sports bar! Like my best friend said when I told her, “All you need is a mani/pedi!” That would be perfect. As I settled in, my nurse brought me a heated blanket from the warmer. There were snacks, specialty coffees and teas, beverages and ice water. Everyone was so attentive and very nice. Other than ALL of the medicines, needle sticks and contraptions I have on and in my body, my experience, despite the circumstances was pleasant!
THOUGHT AND WISDOM OF THE DAY:
One thing I have realized is that if you stay positive, this CANcer can be beat! Surround yourself with positive people and those who will take your cues and lead on how to handle you and YOUR situation. Listen to your body and take care of you… Mind Over Matter💞
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