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Posted 2015-02-17T02:04:00Z

Mon, 2/16/15 After 1st Chemo

My first-ever chemo infusion today went fabulously! Thank you so much for all your prayers!

It was a long day and not at all boring because they were in and out of my room so much there was never time to really chill. Glad to be home and eat dinner with the family. The girls have been amazing in helping to keep the house clean, doing laundry, and making meals. I am truly fortunate to have such wonderful kids/teens/offspring.[...]

Posted 2015-02-16T19:11:00Z

Mon, 2/16/15 1st Chemo

Having chemo right now. It's going very well. A very interesting process. So glad there are these chemicals. Always loved chemistry!

However, I had to take Benadryl in case I was allergic to one of the infusions. Hate that it makes me sleepy. I'm fighting it! [...]

Posted 2015-02-16T04:06:00Z

Wed, 2/11/15 Port A Cath

Had the Port A Cath placed today. It is a small titanium port installed below my skin in my upper right chest area, near my neck. It will allow easier infusion of the chemo. The procedure was fine but they gave me A LOT of drugs to help me be comfortable/sleep. I was very nauseous afterward. I hate nausea! But who doesn't. The girls say that I'm a cyborg now.[...]