Today marks a total of 9 chemo sessions. I am more than half way done and so grateful that my side effects have been in my eyes minimal. The first four sessions were Ac dense which should have knocked me down and two session of carbo and taxol which also can knock you down. In total I have only had about 3 days of getting my ass kicked. Not bad! Trust me though that physical pain is not the same as the emotional pain but I continue to stay positive and focus on healing. I want to be the example to other women. I want to strive in my journey with grace and prove that women can fight and love!

So for the nuts and bolts of today. It was crazy day to say the least. Started the day with my Monday morning book club. The club has guided me to learn and practice what we learn on our day to day! It’s is a great start for the week. On the flip side we had more issues with my port. They came in and accessed the port. They were able to drain it but couldn’t draw blood. So we started with ok stand now cough or raise your hand! Crazy…. so they drew the blood from the arm and took out the needle and accessed the port a second time. Before accessing the port the for second time they gave me Hyperion to thin out the blood. Waited ten minutes and accessed the port for the second time. We are in and blood can be drawn.

I went to my chosen recliner and started the premeds. This time they gave me 50mg of Benadryl and not 25mg! Needless to say within 30 minutes I was out. One hour of premeds one hour of carbo chemo and one hour of taxol chemo. I had the boys take me and pick me up. There was no way I could drive. I was able to work a half day. But a slow day to say the least. I will continue to say and believe that I am blessed and will fight this with grace!

I will continue to be grateful for all my supporting friends and family! Trust me when I tell you that God continues to bless me with all the different support! Seven more sessions to go! I pray that this weeks side effects are minimal.