The beginning of October I had my first chemo treatment. So far I haven't had any side effects which is awesome! I didn't even need to take any anti-nausea medication. The only issue I had was that I got really itchy a few days after, but I can deal with that. I actually feel really normal. Apparently my hair isn't supposed to go until a week or so from now, so I'm still waiting on that front.
It's kind of funny in a way because I had assumed I would be horribly ill from it (and some people do get bad side effects), but I don't feel any different. The babe seems to be doing fine also and is constantly wiggling around which is good.
The only sucky thing so far is that, because the chemo decimates your immune system, I'm confined at home with very few visitors. Because I'm pregnant, I have to be extra careful not to get sick. I have to check my temperature twice a day to make sure I'm not getting a fever or infection.
So far it's not so bad, but I really miss going to class.
I'm excited though because we get to move next week! We bought our first house and we get the keys this coming Friday! I'm totally stoked!
We have been saving for a house for what seems like forever and were going to buy one but then I got my diagnosis. At first, we thought we should wait until this was all over, but we decided to go through with it anyway. You can't put your life on hold because of what-ifs or because your scared or sick. You need to do fun, exciting, normal things to keep yourself happy. I think if we would have waited, it would be like accepting defeat. I'm glad we didn't because I think it's going to be great to have our own place, especially now that we have a babe on the way.
I have my next chemo the end of this month. Hopefully I continue to be blessed with few side-effects. Since I'm stuck at home I'll probably be blogging more though ha ha!
3 comments:
It's awesome to hear that you're doing so well!
Still praying for you and your baby =)
We miss you!
Sifu Wonsiak
I am so happy to hear that things are still going well for you. Congrats on the house!!!
In spirit you are with us when we train, and even when we are not on the mats. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hello Sifu's,
We (Alana and I), say Sifu's because we recognize that this is an experience that you both are dealing with. This is a late response to your post, due to computer and life setbacks. Anyway... we think of you guys often and would like to confront you more on your condition however at the same time don't want to overwhelm you guys. We will just continue to pray for the three of you and look forward to your return.
The Regiers
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