I finished my first cycle of chemotherapy! Everything has been going as well as can be expected. During the first week of therapy I felt run down and a little yucky overall; fortunately, I never got knock down sick. I was nauseous but was still able to eat on a normal schedule. On Monday, I begin cycle 2 and am hopeful that the side effects stay mild and I am still able to eat and function normally.
Many of you have seen that I cut my hair short to make the adjustment of losing my hair easier. It is easy to style and fun to be forced to try something so different from my usual cut. My hair has started releasing and I will more than likely have to shave it off during this chemo cycle. Luckily, Laura gave me a tip on a great wig shop so I have some back ups for days when I don't feel like wearing a head scarf. It is hard adjusting to seeing yourself in a wig but I was amazed at how many people were shopping for wigs...makes me want to know how many people are sporting wigs out there. :) I also went scarf shopping with my aunt and found some cute scarves and she lent me a ton of her own scarves so I'm all set.
Thank you to everyone for your cards, phone calls and support through the care calendar. I am very lucky to have so much support.
