My where has the time gone since my last posting. I’m past round 2 and looking down the barrel of round 3 next week, and was even able to celebrate my nephew’s wedding. Congrats Matthew and Amy!
The doctor told me to expect the unexpected after round two of chemotherapy, in other words, what happened after round one may or may not happen again. He was right. My body feels weaker, less energy, more sensitive to smells, and many foods have lost their taste. But the good news is the Neulasta shot was given to me in my belly and has not been an issue this time. So I’m sleeping much better this time, in fact I’m sleeping a lot both day and night. I still need the help of some drugs, but the doctor said have at it, we’ll get you off these drugs when you’re finished with treatment. I hope he’s right, ha!
With a good night’s sleep, I’m able to get through the work day much better. Stepping away from work during April has allowed me to see things with a new light. My mind seems clearer, and I can focus on the important tasks and helping the people. I hope my team feels that way. I still need to slip away much earlier than I’m used to, so this is what eight hours feels like? I generally come home to nap between 5:00-7:00pm, get up to eat and back in bed by 9:00-9:30 for the night.
I’ve heard from some of my breast cancer sisters going through this same battle, remember there’s no easy way around this, you just have to go through it, but you don’t have to do it alone. Treasure the good days, and just sleep on the bad ones there will be another good day.
“Each day comes bearing its own gifts. Untie the ribbons.” Ruth Ann Schabacker
