This is a blog about my journey through breast cancer treatment while pregnant and the subsequent effects on my life. It has been a journal more than anything: things I'd never say out loud. I try not to get too serious or depressing, but sometimes that is life. Mostly though, I try to show how God can effect positive in the midst of negative. Thank you for visiting!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Busy day
This morning we woke up around 7 and checked Simon's temperature. It was about 100.4. I gave him some tylenol & sent him to mom's. I called my doctor since I have chemo scheduled for next week (they won't give it to you if you're sick). I'm supposed to limit exposure to him, wash my hands lots, and keep an eye on my temperature. Hopefully I won't get sick... I really can't afford to miss a chemo session b/c I've got such limitations due to Rachel's impending birth! Oh well, I guess we'll roll w/ the punches!
Today I'm finally going to have mom cut my hair. We're probably going to go for her hair-style. My hair hurts where its heavy & trying to fall out. Its also kind of crispy/dead. Probably, according to the "Chemo & You" book I have, within a week I won't really have hair left. Its weird, my arm hair is still really firmly attached. My leg hair seems to be growing slower, but still growing. My arm-pits are still growing too. Its just odd to me! Oh well, that's just another roll w/ the punches kind of thing. The rest of today is hopefully going to be a restful and relaxing day.
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chemo; cancer
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I never lost any arm hair and unfortunately, I still had to shave my legs and underarms...just not as often. Also....I did lose most hair "in other places" as well. Losing it on my head was by far the most traumatic. On a positive note, I was ready much quicker in the mornings and didn't have to worry about "bedhead".
ReplyDeleteI wasn't able to wear the wig I got....it was just too hot and itchy. I chose hats at first and then, I just went au-naturale.
Still thinking of you and praying for you. I will add your little sicky to my list too!!!
Blessings to you...