1st cycle.. D-O-N-E!

My first cycle of chemo is done!!!!!! Yay!!!

Tuesday was a very short day. I was only there about an hour, got 2 medicines, checked my blood counts and I was on my way! My blood counts were good for now which is always good to hear.

I felt beyond tired today and had absolutely no energy. But that could be due to the fact that JP and I shopped 'til we dropped at the beach yesterday, and saw Eclipse which was very good by the way :)

I forgot to tell everybody when I noticed, but a few days ago I noticed that the original lump that started everything is now gone, which is an excellent sign! Well, it's not gone.. but it's not protruding out anymore. It may be still be protruding inward, but that will be something to find out after my 2nd cycle when I get more $16,000 scans. Ridiculous, right?

I'm now down to only taking 2 pills a day Monday-Wednesday and a shot every night. I would love to take 3 shots a day instead of having to take these HUUGGEEE pills everyday.  I am the world's worst pill taker. I break the pill into about 5 pieces and take one at a time. Except the other day I only broke it into 3 pieces, one being very square and pointy which totally scratched my throat and has been bothering me for the past 3 days. :/ That's my biggest complaint at the point. Also, my mom wants me to make a point that she is "doing very well with the shot and not using it as any form of stress relief." Happy, Mom? But, really.. she's been quite a good nurse.

My hair is still in tact. They say it takes about 10-14 days to lose, and it's day 10. So, it may not be much longer. But, the nurses Tuesday acted like I would have already seen some sign of hair loss, and I haven't yet.. so maybe it'll wait until next cycle? Let's hope so anyways!

I was supposed to be on my way to Indiana/Michigan right now, but unfortunately all of this got in the way. But, gotta do what I gotta do! Just me, my mom, and JP this weekend. PARTY! Haha, riiiiiight.

I won't be updating as much since I don't get treatment again until the 13th, but I will still throw in some mini updates in between now and then. Your prayers are still greatly appreciated!!

xoxo,

Tori