Home, sweet home. In the past few days, I've had a big accomplishment in my own little world. I was able to get admitted on Monday for chemo as my platelets jumped to 238,000. Week off might have been what I needed? I'm not complaining! After downing 4 water bottle before heading to the hospital, I was ready to start chemo fairly early. My schedule was Doxorubicin for 15 minutes, Mannitol (somewhat of just water) for 2 hours, and lastly Cisplatin for 4 hours. I began at 3:15 pm and finished around 9:30 pm, Monday and repeated again on Tuesday. Chemo is never easy or fun, but I am SO PROUD AND EXCITED THAT I FINISHED MY LAST DOSE OF CISPLATIN! Cisplatin is the absolute worst one and I'm done with it now! NO MORE CISPLATIN! I'm feeling pretty crummy right now, but not nearly as bad as I usually do? Maybe I'm just getting used to the chemo? Once again, not complaining. I don't have much of an appetite but I'm forcing some things down because an empty stomach is just as uncomfortable as nausea.
So the plan is now, I have 2 weeks off before I have to go in for chemo. I mapped it out on my calendar and the next time I will be admitted is Monday, August 27th, for Methotrexate. What should have been my first day of school. Yes, I am super bummed about not going back in the fall, but I want to return healthy and normal, so second semester it is.
For the next few days, I hook up to fluids over night which always make me feel refreshed in the morning. When you don't want to eat or drink anything, the pressure to try and force it down is taken off with these fluids. I just have my port accessed and will be round until Monday or Tuesday. A few rainy days to relax is perfect for me. Laying low, watching the Olympics and sleeping plenty. Not sure why but you can probably tell where my mind is right now...counting down the days...
Have a wonderful day and keep a smile on your face. Love to you all! THE END IS IN SIGHT!
Emmy I cannot wait until you're on the sidelines with us soon! It definitely won't be the same without someone asking me every timeout what were doing ;) haha, keep your head up pretty lady. i love you!
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Manda Bear
So very proud pf all your accomplishments so far. It is a rough road but the light at the end of the tunnel is brighter. Keep up all the hard work! Just think of all the fun you will have visting all your friends at the different colleges. First stop Dayton! Hope to see you there. I'll let you know when Nick has a LAX game. Many Blessings my friend. xo mrs. borkey
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear chemo is going relatively well. I think about you and your family every day and hope and pray for a good day with much happiness to come. Keep it up--you're doing an amazing job! It's a shame that school is once again on hold but it will seem even sweeter when you go back. We're all pulling for you! Sue Devers
ReplyDeleteonly you could manage to sound downright perky after chemo. love ya, Em. One day at a time. xoxo from Kansas
ReplyDeleteI can't help but be inspired by you every time I read your words. You've really touched my heart, Emily.
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Not much longer, Emily! You hang in there and I am thankful that the end of this is in sight for you, sooner than later, and you can get back into your regular routine! I can't wait to watch how you excel at that point because you have waited so long for it! You will be more awesome than ever! Thank you for you beautiful smile, wonderful attitude and being such an inspiration to so many. Love, The Kurtz Family
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