Days following Sixth Chemo

DAY 1 (April 16, 2011) -

Slept pretty decent.  Took ibuprofen for my knees and slept with a pillow between them. Also took a melatonin. Woke up very tired. I was tired all day. Kurt took Kalli to a party in the morning and into the afternoon so I was able to take a nap for a few hours. I felt a little better after that and then I just got tired again about an hour or so later. I spent the whole day on the couch. Again nothing tasted right.   That's about for day one.

DAY 2 (April 17, 2011) -

Slept okay. Did wake up a few times which is aggravating! Didn't feel as tired when I woke up.  Kurt and I took Kalli to see the Easter Bunny here in our community and then went to my Mother in Laws to celebrate my brother in laws birthday.  By the time we got to her house I was exhausted.  Stayed tired the entire rest of the day and night. I still can't taste anything and I had bad heart burn. Guess that's it for day two.  Sorry if it always sounds like I am complaining. I really just telling you what I am going through.  Thanks you all of you who support me. Lots of love!!

DAY 3 (April 18, 2011) -

Again slept okay. Woke up a few times.  Muscles are very sore and very uncomfortable. Kurt didn't have to work today but he and my brother in law did some work outside on the house so Kalli went to the sitter.  The work was loud so I wasn't able to nap until they left for lunch. But it really helped not having to run around after Kalli.  I was tired after Kalli got home but it was more of a worn out feeling. I just sat on the couch and let her play.  I feel bad about doing that but that is all I can do.  And I really don't think she knows any better. We did go outside for a bit too and I just sat in a chair and watched her play.  I just tell her that mommy doesn't feel good.  And she seems okay with that.  I am just so ready to have my life back.  It is hard having this disease control my life.  When I get my chemo I am tired and worn out and not myself at all for about a week. I can't really go anywhere or do much of anything.  I have to avoid crowds and sick people.  I can't even clean my house if I wanted to because I have no energy.  And that is just a little of how I feel.  I know that I will get better soon and this is just a very small chapter in my life but it doesn't make it easy.

DAY 4 (April 19, 2011) -

Slept horrible last night. I woke up several times. I had a lot of deep muscle pain even though I took Ibuprofen. I took Kalli to the sitter today and slept for about 3 hours straight. Was still tired the rest of the night. Just worn out again. My taste didn't seem as bad today and my appetite wasn't as bad either so that is good. Was in pain all day though which is annoying.  Well until tomorrow....

DAY 5 (April 20, 2011) -

Slept like crap again... The storms and the pain kept me up most the night. I took Kalli to the sitters today. I was tired but couldn't sleep. So I just rested.  I was in pain again all day. My taste was pretty much back which is great! I was able to do a few things today like laundry and cook dinner so that was good.  Also felt a little down today.  I am half way through treatment which is great but I still have 3 more months to go. And with each treatment my body is getting more tired and reacting more to the chemo. Makes it hard. I am really trying to stay strong and positive.  :)

DAY 6 (April 21, 2011) -

Slept pretty good last night. Was tired again today but was able to keep Kalli home with me today.  I did however take a 2 and half hour nap and I didn't do anything but lounge all day.  Still had some pain today but it was a bit more mild.