Yesterday I went in for chemo cocktail number three. Since I didn't have to go to the surgeon as well Tony and I got a bit more time between the blood test and the start of the chemo treatment/visit with the oncologist...so we went and had a breautiful breakfast which was a lovely switch and nice start to the day.
When we got to the Oncology Treatment Room, all the nurses welcomed me back by name, "hey Trouble Maker, how are you today? Going to try to get more attention by reacting today?". Ha ha ha. I said I bet they couldn't stop me from reacting. The nurses responded with saying something about percentages of people NOT reacting by the time they get to the third round. I retorted with saying I think they spike my cocktail just for the fun of it! And on went the banter.
So I was quick to get into "the chair" and start into the routine this time which was a nice switch over the last two treatments (due to short weeks from Easter and ANZAC day holidays). All was going swimmingly until we got to the "good stuff". All eyes were on me...and I did not fail to let anyone down! I started to get the feeling in my lungs, followed a second later by my face started to go bright red. "Shut it down, the Trouble Maker is reacting again". The nurses said at least I was a consistent Trouble Maker! Too true...most days of my life (I hear all you knowingly laughing out there!).
The one thing I did differently this time though was I didn't ask Tony to get me a coffee right before which meant the Phenergan (antihistamine) kicked in with a bang and I was really sleepy! So I slept all the way home and dropped straight into bed...nothing wrong with that!
So chemo treatment 3 is now done and dusted. I just need to get through the rest of the week and then onto Chemo 4...LAST ONE! Yippeee!
Every time I read a post on here, I think I need to call Judy to see how she is doing too! Thank you for posting this regularly it does help me worry less. Hopefully some time this summer we can do a phone call and you can tell me more about the kids activities. I love you so much Big Sis! And thank you Tony for keeping a close eye on her during all this! I hope you got some good rest in. Will ck back soon. Hugs!
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