I started chemo today... Alyson and my brother Nathan were with me then my mom joined us when she arrived in town. Needless to say I wasn't looking forward to it, but it went relatively smoothly. My appetite spiked and I ate a HUGE lunch with great mexican food... I think it was the IV steroid that did it.
We also had a follow up appointment with the fertility specialist... my mom got to see where her grandbaby eggs live... they retrieved a total of 18 eggs on 9/23/09 and we found out today all but one of them was mature enough to be successfully frozen.... no worries, I'm not going to try for my own show about 17 kids and counting. :)
How am I feeling? Mainly I just feel exhausted. Some nausea starting tonight... have plenty of meds to deal with all the side effects.
The prayer pager went off CONSTANTLY today and was such an encouragement.
I'm off to bed now... Mom is the "charge nurse" the next few days. Please pray Alyson gets some rest tomorrow... she's been "the strong one" for weeks on end.
Tomorrow morning I go back to get my "booster shot" to help my immune system, then it's rest and recovery on the agenda for the weekend.
God is Good... even today when my circumstances are not pleasant... He is the same yesterday, today, and forever... and I am secure in His hands.
Hi Meredith,
ReplyDeleteIts Anita from chemo on Thrusday remember it was your 1st and my last day. Ive been thinking about you ever since. I hope all went well for you.
In the short time we sat together I heard so much strenght in your voice. I didnt want to say anything that would change that. I had heard so many story's and then realized everyone's journey is different. I know things will continue to go well. And I want you to know im so glad i got to meet you. Anita