First chemo yesterday. Think it went well. Was my first so like the first time you do anything you have nothing to compare it with.
Was my usual happy positive self all day. We arrived at the unit as instructed at 1.30pm, you seem to relax when you get there. Everyone is very chilled. We made a cuppa, I was balancing my cup on my arm between each sips to bring up those veins – later found out was pointless as I don’t have any! We saw the dr at 2.30pm then taken through to choose which chair I wanted to sit. Got a nice window view, until an ambulance parked blocking it – very inconsiderate!
Was starting to panic a bit, I needed my anti sickness an hour before and hadn’t had it yet. I need not have worried. After I took them it then took half hour to find a suitable vein, then whilst being flushed with saline I was told they couldn’t find my ECG and as this chemo could effect my heart they need a baseline. Off I trott to the cardio centre to get that done.
More flushing, three large syringes of A or C had to be physically pushed into the canulea, then flushed, then the bag of A or C, more flushing, take home meds then finally left the unit four hours after arriving. Guessing that went well?
On the way home I felt like I had a little fairy pushing my eyelids closed. So straight in and was in bed by 6pm! Hubby was very pleased, he loves his sleep.
I’m feeling ok today. Very tired as had to pee every half hour but it was pink so pretty pee! Bit nauseous and head fuzzy. I’m definitely not 100% but things could be worse.
Sugar levels are high but with the amount of steroids I’ve had pumped in it’s not a surprise, just something else to keep monitored.
All is good in the grand scheme of things. Hubby popped out to watch a bit of the local football, kiddies with their dad. Think I should make the most of the peace and quiet and have a nanna nap!
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Well done brave xxlady
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Thank you Sarah xx
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Well done chick, very excited to be reading your blog never followed one before and can’t think of anyone’s who I would rather read. Love you 💕
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Thank you lovely. Love you too xxx
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This is great Jo,very brave of you to keep a record of your journey, you are an inspiration to others, thinking of you X
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Thank you Sam, very kind of you to say xx
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Brilliant jo love it. Glad to hear your not too poorly 💋💋
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Thank you Sarah, I’m taking one moment at a time and making the most of every one xxx
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Pleased to hear you have had a restful day and aren’t feeling too bad. You’re an INSPIRATION! xxxx
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Thank you Claire, it’s all about the mindset 😂😂 I am feeling hungover but it could have been so much worse. Though I’m not taking anything for granted though. Each moment at a time xxx
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The last piece of your writing that I read was very moving, as is this! Well done for doing this – I know it will help you & let’s hope that it helps others too. Whilst you’ve got the dictionary out look up ‘inspiration’ too. Much love xxx
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Thank you Kath xxx
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So proud of you Jo and how you are taking each day as it comes, taking everything in your stride . We are all here for you and please keep up the blogs as we are all learning something every time we read it xx
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Thank you Claire. You’ve been there for me in every way since day one. I am so grateful for everything you’ve done ❤️❤️ xxx
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Jo, you are an absolute inspiration to us all!!, we go back in time to primary school, you and I ,and your determination is still the same, you will beat this!!!! I totally admire you hunny and send you all my love hugs and strength to help you through. Always here. Xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Thank you Clare, your words and support are very much appreciated xxx
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Hi my lovely, your one amazing woman sharing your blog!! it’s not only an inspiration to fellow suffers but also for friends and family to understand what your going through!! Hugs and kisses xx
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Thank you my lovely, very kind of you to say 😘😘😘
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