First Chemo Treatment Today!

Well, for the past few days, all I have been doing is thinking about the chemo treatment today.  I am ready for it to begin so that it can be behind me.  However, I am so nervous about all the side effects that I may get.  Yes, I am strong and confident that I can handle it but still very nervous about it.  For the past two nights, I have woken up at 3:00 a.m.  Wide awake!!  I haven't had any peaceful sleep in awhile.  Yet, I probably will tonight because one of the nausea meds makes me really tired.  :)  I look forward to that part though.  I know how important sleep is in healing. I just pray to God that this doesn't put me down too bad.  I have to return to work next week and I want to ready.

Last night, my precious daughter helped me organize my pills.  It was quite funny watching us trying to figure out times and which pill to take.  She is so smart and knowledgable about pills.  Her being a Biology major has come in handy for this time.  It is like having my own personal nurse at home.  It is funny.  Now the child is acting like a Mother.  Telling me to get rest, drink fluids and  eat right.  LOL  I am happy we are at this place though.  We have had a rocky year but God sure brought us full circle.  I love her so much and I need her.  I hope she always knows how important she is to me.  I couldn't have made it through a lot of rough times without her and her smile.  She is definitely a chip off the old block.  :)

Don't have time today to write much.  I am trying to clean up a little, pack a chemo treatment bag and get mentally/spiritually prepared for treatment.  I have packed hard candy, cards, gum, a pillow, computer, movies and chargers.  This should help make the time move along.  Andre is taking me today.  He is going to be so bored.  LOL  I know this man loves me because he is the most IMPATIENT person I know.  The fact that he is going to sit with me for over 3 hours makes my heart flutter with joy.  He is such a wonderful and loving husband.  I am truly blessed to have him.  He has made this whole journey so much easier with his support and love.  He is the best thing that has ever happened to me in my whole life.  Well, next to my two kids being born!!  ;)

Gotta run and get ready to leave here soon.  Will write about the first treatment when I feel up to in in the next few days.  Adios!