I started my frist round of chemo 9:30pm last night. I had go through a 4 hour pre-hydration cycle. I also had to take two huge horse pills of potassium since I was low. Then they gave me a boost of magnesium. Not sure what all that was about but we have gotten taken care of. While I was on my own, I unpacked some things and tried to make my room/bed more homey. The pillows were the buy of the week! Glad we brought those.

I took my sleeping meds while the chemo was going and fell asleep around 10:30pm. I didn’t wake up till 4am mainly because I had to pee so made. Just so happen the tech came in and took my vitals. All good. I was able to fall asleep till about 7am but then the machines started beeping. Thankfully Theo came back to work and got me on his rounds. He is my favorite RN. Last nights RN was late starting the pre-meds and I can’t stand when people are late…I even called! OH MY….. (I later found out from Theo that the clock in my room was 15min fast! Don’t I feel like a tool!?)

Later in the day

When I was first writing this I got really tired and figured I would take a cat nap. I wasn’t sure if I would fall asleep but I did so for about an hour. Theo came in to start me on my premeds and right after he left, my friend Dona C. came in for a visit. She brought me a mini coffee maker! How nice! The coffee here SUCKS! She also brought two packets of hot coco I can make. Yummy. Thank You Dona!

Cycle 2 is done. I start my premeds again at 10:30 and chemo at 11:00pm. I am on two kinds of medications right now, so I am always attached to the hospital christmas pole. Calanet came down for a visit and my parents came a little later. My Mom and I went for a walk Off The Floor! Woot! We went down to the lobby, mom bought some goodies and we went outside for a little walk. It was nice but once we went inside one if my machines started peeping. We got back to the 7th floor and I found Theo down one of the halls “Theo! I am beeping!!” That got a laugh out of him and the RN next to him. He fixed me up and I headed back to my room.

Now I am hanging out with the parents, me and my dad on our laptops and mom reading on her kindle. I’m waiting for my boys to come on down. Can’t wait to see them.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Random Stuff & Shout Outs

So far today has been a pretty good day. My head and neck were pretty sore when I woke up this morning. After three aspirin, a shower and my toothbrush-ing routine I begun to feel better.

My new best friend

My Crest toothpaste has been killing me. My Mom suggested I try Sensodyne. Her hairdresser used it when he was going through chemo and told me to give it a try. It is defiantly better than the Crest. However, brushing my teeth is still not a high light of my life.

Head Coverings

Head Covering by Sara Attali Desgin on Etsy

Head Covering by Sara Attali Desgin on Etsy

I went surfing on the web after the big shave last night and came across Sara Attali Design on Etsy. Her scarves are gorgeous!! I had to stop myself at buying only two of them. The two above are the ones I got. So pretty!! If you are wear head coverings or know someone who does, I suggest you check her site out.

There are some super nice people out there!

When I was in the hospital, I had to call our pharmacy to make sure they could get and would have my shots in time for me when I was released. I spoke to pharmacist/tech, Deidre, and told her I was in the hospital. She immediately asked me if I was ok. I was like “Oh yeah, I mean I’m having chemo but I am fine”. Anyway, she was so nice and made sure that they could order and would have the shots there waiting for me when I got out. When My Man went to pick them up a few days later, she helped him and asked him how I was doing! How Nice! Then yesterday I went in to pick up a prescription for meds that would help me sleep (THANK GOODNESS) and she was there. I wasn’t sure if it was her, but when I gave her my last name she was like “Shannon? How are you doing??” She was sooo nice. She had even put in a card in the bag with my meds, for me in case My Man picked up the prescription, telling me Hi and that she was hoping I was feeling ok. WOW. People can be so cool.

Shout Outs of the Day

Jill F.- Thank you so much for the Life Ice! It couldn’t have come at a better time. My poor mouth needs it! I love the fact that not only are they Yummy but also good for you! Thank You!

Calanit- Thanks for stoping by with the soup. I ate two bowls of it! Very good. And thanks for coming on Timber’s walk with me.

Heidi A.-Hey Girl…I love you. Your gift box is awesome! Those pictures! The CD’s! The Yummy Treats! Maddie thought of The Boy! Peanut thought of Timber! Team A thought of Team H!!!! You are the best!

Bob & Jan H.- I love me some avocados!! We are going to have to have a guacamole party this weekend! Thank you!

Readers! I leave you with a picture of my first scarf tying attempt that I am happy with. Have Wonderful rest of the day! Live Life Loud!

It’s done! I got no hair! Last night My Man and I took the plunge into baldness. It was that far of a jump for him but a pretty big one for me. I got a bit teary at one point but pushed through it. It was kinda nice shaving My Man’s head. Anyway, here are a few pictures.

So what do you think? We chose to go with a slight fuzz because we don’t own a straight razor and well, I will lose the rest of mine soon enough. My Man said he was going to look into getting himself one. Now, it is time for me to work on tying scarves. Rebecca!!!!!

More later….Have a great day!

The mouth sores are here! The mouth sores are here! And they are not fun. Yesterday I had to move to the super soft toothbrushes that Jennifer C. sent me a few weeks ago. Thanks again! My gums are pretty sore and the tooth-brush helps. Then there are the sores on the side of my mouth and the top and bottom of my month. Eating has been getting a bit harder. Yesterday morning I made oatmeal thing it would be good since it is soft but it tasted weird. There goes my taste buds. Instead I had a banana. Ugh. This sucks.

Lots of people have told me about toothpaste, mouthwashes and gels that are made for this such thing. One of the two places I went to yesterday was Whole Foods and I asked the sales lady in the Health and Beauty section if they had anything. She showed me PerioWash.

This morning after I brushed my teeth (painful), I took a cap-full of mouthwash and started to swish. Holy Pickles that burned. I swished for 30 seconds and then spit. I then repeated it like it said to. DAMN!! The burn!!!!! After I was done, it was pretty painful for 2 minutes but after that my mouth felt pretty good.  Now let’s see how long it will last.

Hair Update: Today is Day 13 of the Chemo Game and I still have may hair. However, this morning a lot more the normal came out.

My poor hair!

I texted the picture to My Man and I think tonight is the night. I am going bald. I plan on pulling my hair back into a pony-tail and braid it. My Man will then cut off the pony-tail and then the clippers will come out. I plan on taking pictures of the process but I am not sure if I will post a bald picture. Not sure if I am ready yet but I will post some with scarves.

Ok Readers! Time to find something soft to eat for lunch. Have great day!!