7th February 2017 - Another milestone today - treatment two which means a quarter the way through my treatment! Yeah! My sister collected Sam and I and after dropping Sam at school we made our way to the hospital. My appointment wasn't until 10a.m. but its always good to relax with a coffee and chat before we go in just to calm the nerves! My first treatment I was a bit anxious as it was 'the unknown' this time I was anxious because I knew exactly what was coming!! Still haven't quite worked out which is worse!!
At 9.55 a.m. I once again entered the calming oncology department the nurses did their routine checks and the cannula was inserted ready for the drip and the syringes of drugs to be slowly fed in. The nurse administering my treatment, Helen, was lovely and just like Neriss she chatted about anything and everything all to make the experience less about the cancer and treatment - it really does work! I did get a little anxious at one point as before each syringe is about to be given the nurse always checks for a 'flash back' of blood from the vein to ensure the cannula has not moved, in this instance she couldn't get a flashback and had to call another nurse to have a go. My sister tried her hardest to distract me in conversation but all I could think about was having to have the cannula repositioned - luckily all was well the flashback eventually showed and we were away again with the treatment. We left the hospital at 1.00p.m. and went home for lunch. I rested the remainder of the day and my sister cooked the evening meal and stayed the night just in case I should need her as support for Sam if I had been poorly.
Reno reluctantly returned to work this morning - he would rather be here with me, but we both have to be realistic - life goes on as normal as possible!
8th February 2017 - Had the usual nausea feeling this morning after not too bad a night. Stayed in bed until I had allowed the anti sickness drugs to do their stuff! The steroid ones are great! After about 10 minutes I have all the energy I need for about an hour - so I get showered, dressed, dishwasher on, washing machine on, it's wonderful! Then reality kicks in I am tired and have very little energy for the rest of the day - now is the time I sit, rest, and usually sleep! I am so thankful that I have friends who will take and pick Sam up from school - so much easier than waiting for the buses because as soon as she finishes she wants to get home to help me where she can as well as doing her studies - Bless her!
Hopefully tomorrow I will be at work as usual!
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