June 5, 2018
Today’s the first day I have strength to write since my last infusion on Friday. Friday night I had side effects to Emend, one of the anti-nausea meds they gave me during the infusion which caused nausea, cold sweats, fatigue, and hiccups. Saturday was my best day, other than feeling tired I was OK. Then Sunday morning came.. sitting up in bed felt like a daunting task. The fatigue, body aches and weakness were unlike anything I have ever experienced. My mouth had this awful dryness, yucky taste. Food and fluids were a struggle. I was freezing! My Aunt has a blanket at camp we call the “wolf” that I wrapped myself in. Literally the warmest blanket in the world. Thanks Auntie G! I slept all day and all night with minimal activity. Monday was similar, my strength was better (meaning I could stand up for a few minutes and then lay back down). I was nauseas and got sick a few times that night. Really bad headache. And now today.. gaining strength every day. I am able to get up for longer periods of time (go to the bathroom, grab something to eat.. and then I get winded and back to bed I go). It’s been a rough 5 days.. physically and emotionally. I keep reminding myself that Fred IS shrinking and chemo IS working. One day at a time. I will get through this.
“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have”
Love you all ❤️ Thank you for the support every single day.
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