Since my post Friday night, the exhaustion has hit me with all it's might. I have barely been out of bed. I am eating when I feel like it, and only in small quantities. The nausea is under control but I cannot believe the total exhaustion. I miss spending time with my family, that is definitely the hardest part so far. But I have to listen to my body and allow myself the time to heal from the drugs.
Today was supposed to be full of celebrations, a welcome home to my cousin Michael, Tessa's 18th birthday party and Rachel's 7th. It's now 3pm and I'm still in by pjs and my goal for the day is just to take a shower. Priorities change, but my job for now is to simply heal and rest and make my body my #1 priority.
Talia's camping night at Fairyland seemed to be a big success. Minna didn't sleep much last night, but thankfully my mom took care of her so I could sleep the whole night through. Thank goodness for my village.
This round of treatment and all of it's effects, will surely help me prepare better for my next one, on September 10. I won't commit to any plans that weekend and will be sure the girls have plenty of people around to entertain them so I can sleep the AC off. It's really going to be my life for a while.
That's all I've got in me for today.... even my hands are tired from writing this.
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"Priorities change." I can't think of a better way to describe cancer.
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Sarah King
I know you will be better in a couple of days and you will be strong again. At least you are 25% done with the AC. I'm looking forward to a walk in the sunshine or fog - whatever the week will bring - I will be there. Love, Mom
ReplyDeletesending you lots of energy and rest. Thinking of you
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky that you have such a great mom!
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