Day 21

I am now 21 days into my treatment.  Second round of Chemo was administered on the 9th of April. Seems like we are starting to understand the routine just a little although I know we have a lot to still learn. I was a little apprehensive this go round due solely because I know that the outcome would be the loss of my hair. We met with Dr Prystas prior to the chemo treatment.  She is an inspiration and I absolutely love her team. The reassurnce from them is so wonderful and they even find a way to make us laugh even though at times I want to cry.  Day of treatment went really well and we found ourselves a little more organized then the first visit.  I felt really good  despite the Chemo.  Friday we had to return for the Neulasta shot, this too went better than the last time.  Either it was because I was aware of how much it was going to hurt or the nurse did a better job this time and it didn't hurt as bad. We came home and found some lovely people waiting on our front lawn.  John, Caren and Eloise had come over for a visit.  I sure do love this family, they are so cute together.

Saturday I found myself sleeping most of the day, this gave time for Millie and Gordon to do a little bonding time on the golf course.  It seemed that GOLF was the theme of the weekend with the Master being broadcasted over the TV and with their little outing to the driving range.  Gordon says she has a natural swing.  I can't wait to see how this develops with her starting to love golf.

 

Sunday I was feeling a little bit better and I found myself wanting to do more.  While Gordon and Millie were at church I decided to take a shower and try to feel a little more like myself.  This is when it all happened.  MY HAIR WAS COMING OUT........ IN CLUMPS!!!!!! I didn't panic for I knew this was coming.  I just tried to stop the amount coming out and dry off.  I gently brushed my hair and put what little I had left in a bun.  I called my daughter Ali it see when she was arriving back from her trip to California.  She confirmed that she would be back around 8pm and would head straight over.  I spent the day with Millie and Gordon watching the Master and just relaxing.  Millie and I had conversations about what was happening to my hair.  Although we have had these conversations before it just seemed more real at this moment.

 

About 8:30 Ali showed up and we were ready to clean up the remaining hair that was left.  As tenderly she could Ali shaved my head with Millie doing the clean up of hair.  Gordon was gently touching my foot and Craig stood and took a few pictures of this moment. I couldn't have asked for a more loving enviroment.  Ali gently would kiss the top of my head and her little sister would follow with a gentle kiss to my face.  I am so grateful for the sweetness that was shown to me during this time.  I held up pretty good until Ali left and Millie went to bed.  Gordon came up and gave me a hug and I just started to cry.  I don't know why but I feel like I need to be super stong for my kids.  Ali can see through it and calls me out on it all the time but it's just the way I am.

I am so grateful for a loving family who is being so supportive during this time.  I love you all!!!!!!


Lisa