Chemo Day One! Thanks to Knots of Love!

Well all the fear and apprehension was not deserved, or at least not at this point. Day one of chemotherapy was actually quite a bit easier than I expected. Long and boring, yes. But I met some really nice people to trade war stories with and at this point don't yet feel particularly bad although rumor has it I may feel like crap by the weekend.

I was able to pick a cozy and awesome hat to help keep my ears warm that had been donated by local charity Knots of Love. Be sure to check out their website and find a way to get involved in the good work they do. It's amazing how comforting something as simple as a knit cap can be when you are facing something as intimidating as chemo to try and help save your life. As people say, the little things so often mean the most.

You've Got a Sven!

Yesterday's excitement consisted of a follow up oncology appointment to prep for chemo which officially is set to start next Wednesday. I brought Sven (from Frozen) along for moral support, cause as you may know, reindeer and excellent at moral support. I have an ongoing Pinterest board documenting the adventures of Olaf and Sven that I would love to have you all check out.






So apparently chemo is not going to be four days as I had previously

expected, but rather three days, four different times. So next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I will spend most of the day getting pumped full of chemicals that will supposedly help reduce the risk that my cancer will spread. It is a bit alarming, not knowing what side effects may occur, but after a great deal of consideration I chose this path and hope it will all go relatively smoothly. Rumor has it that the first round is the worst, so if I don't post anything around those days it probably means I am too out of it and will return to posting the next time I feel human.