First chemo session, can someone answer some questions?

Ditto what Coonie said about days 3-5.  I felt flu-ish after having the Neulasta shot - I was lucky that a regular dose of ibuprofen helped with my aches.  Many women have luck with Claritin for the Neulasta pain.  Maybe set your little one up with some cute tv shows or movies so that you can rest.  Hope you are feeling better soon.  ((((((Jenny)))))))

Jenny, I always felt ok the first day and then each day for about 5 days I would be really sick and then start feeling better.  I agree you do need some kind of help, your body needs more sleep during this time, you also need more of the right kinds of food.  I hope you have a friend or relative who can help some.  God bless you and hope you keep coming here and let us all know how you are doing.

Jenny, 

I do understand what you are going through. It is a tough journey but you will get through it.  Try calling your local cancer society chapter.  I believe you can receive some direction for volunteer services that will assist you in your time of need.  Also, speak to your Dr. or treatment center and explain your situation they may have a helping hands service.  Seek out assistance through local breast cancer support groups through your local hospitals for at home help.  I hope I have helped in some small way.  My prayers are with you and your family

I know this has been discussed elsewhere, but Jenny, in case you haven't seen it:  many people have good luck taking generic Claritin (not Claritin-D) for the neulasta pains.  It doesn't work for everyone but it works for a lot of people.  I took it every night during chemo and I went from serious, severe bone and muscle pains after Neulasta to almost no pain at all.  It doesn't hurt to try it and it may help you a lot, but as always, check any new meds with your dr. first.

I wish I had been better warned about the progression of A/C:  for me, each treatment of the A/C was harder on me and took longer to recover from than the previous.  Like others have said, the first 5 or so days are the worst, but the fatigue is what really worn me down to a nub.  Finding help is going to be pretty critical for you.  Others have made a lot of good suggestions.  We have a local CCN (community cancer network) and they're absolutely amazing.   They may have some resources/help for you. Find out if you have one in your area.  Also your local YWCA might help.  They're great with women's needs, especially helpful with their breast cancer program in our area.  Even if you don't belong to a church you may find one that has good support for women with your kinds of needs.  Get people to bring frozen meals, have someone do your grocery shopping, anything at all so you can save your energy for what's most important to you. I know your focus is going to be on your children but remember to take care of you! It can be difficult to say no to someone and I know it sometimes felt selfish when I put myself first but I had to do that to get well.  Most of all, remember you can and will get through this!  I know I had weeks where I thought it would never ever end but it does.   Best of luck and a warm hug...