Yesterday was chemo #7 of 12. My port somehow got flipped on to its back. When they tried to put the needle in it didn't work so basically the nurse had to flip it over while stabbing me and wiggling the needle about. It hurt really bad but was luckily over in a couple of minutes. The nurse then told me they make a cream you can put on before chemo that will numb the area so putting the needle in my port won't be as uncomfortable. I wish I had known about this before! I guess better late than never.
Chemo went fine but afterward I was really exhausted and ended up getting a debilitating headache. I don't think I was drinking enough water yesterday. Sam had to help me to bed and prop me up to give me some Tylenol, advil and CBD oil. He rubbed my head for a while and I was able to doze off fairly quickly.
I stayed in bed pretty late this morning because I was so tired. I have the usual red hot face but cold body that comes the day after chemo. Jude is napping so I'm back in bed resting. I definitely would not be able to take care of him by myself today.
I've still got this really weird rash that the oncologist thinks might be a yeast infection of sorts. I need to get some powdered anti fungal but I keep forgetting to ask someone to grab some for me. Which reminds me my epi-pen is expired!
I've got a lot to do before Christmas and I'm kind of freaking out. My energy is just so low right now. I've got to get working on these Christmas gifts so they can be sent out in time. Hopefully I'll be feeling up to it tomorrow.
My mom is flying in to help while Kathy and Dan are in California. She's really excited to see Jude and it will be a huge help having her here. It was so hard for Sam and I to keep up with cleaning the house while she was back home. Plus, I know she'll be cooking up a storm!
I should probably use this time to take a nap so in going to end this post here.
Peace. Love. Fuck cancer
