So that was it. Yesterday was my first treatment. As Zach said, chemo wise, we are 25% DONE. All of my blood work came out fine, so we promptly got started. They gave me some bendryl in one of the medicines so I pretty much slept for 3 and a half hours, other than that, I pretty much felt nothing. It was a pretty emotional day for me though. I found out that I probably will be losing my hair. It should happen in about 10-14 days. That was one of those things that no matter how much you expect it, I don't think I will ever be prepared for it. And the waiting absolutely sucks, but I refuse to shave my head just in case that small percentage pulls through and it just thins a little. One of the drugs, Adriamycin, the A in ABVD, is what makes it fall out. They call it the 'Red Devil' and boy is it red. Most of the time when you have an IV it's clear fluid coming in, but this was as red as blood and can burn if it even gets spilled on the skin. Also, they say that my hair could come back a different color or texture or curly. Now THAT is cool.
We did prepare for hair loss yesterday by going wig shopping. This was an experience. Short, long, curly, blond, red, brown, you name it, they had it. I came home with 2, one from the Cancer Society and one from an actual wig shop.
Today I went back in for fluids and anti nausea meds. We are trying to cut the nausea off before it even has a chance to set in. We'll know tomorrow or the next day if it works. I'm not planning on being sick though, I've soooo got better things to do!
Also, Doug and Carrie's appointment went good last week. Still have two babies! They go in again tomorrow I believe for another checkup, so please remember them as well!
I'll try to keep you guys posted as things develop!
Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers!
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