Starting Chemo February 2015

Take your Claritin!!!!!!! That bone pain is no joke!!!

Good morning everyone.  It's been great reading about who everyone is, I'm writing down everyone's name--because I keep forgetting--go figure, and now I get peoples user names:)  Funny how that all comes together.  I have been feeling so like my self these past 2 days, it's been great.  But the #2 is right is just a few days away...so I know this feeling is short lived.  My mom took me shopping yesterday, I got some lovely spring dress and shoes to die for...I'm so looking forward for the mud to go away so I can wear them, and such pretty spring colors.  I love my mom.  And she has made several hats witch are beautiful. 

My insurance company sends me my nuelasta shot.  I guess it's less expensive, I'm not quite sure.  My OC told me I could give it to myself or bring it in and they would give it to me.  Since I work in the same town, I am having them give it to me, but it sounds like that might be a good option for you wrmbrownie.  I'm not crazy about giving it to myself, but sound like it might be ok to do.

My hair is really shedding now, it's cut short so it's not too bad, just one more thing about this journey that we all find challenging in our own way.  Damsefly, where in NH are you?  I live in the southern part of VT, right on the CT river.  What a exciting job   I bet it's like riding a bike, once you get back in the seat, it will all come back to you.

Have a great Monday everyone, hope the SE are minimal for all, and hugs to those of you in need--well hugs to everyone, that's another thing I'm learning--hugs are so welcomed!

Bikerbabe, I'm from Portsmouth, which I love, though I fly down in the Gulf of Mexico. We have lost almost all of our snow by now and are in the stage where I keep taking off my coat and then putting it on again... I am loving the milder weather.

Thanks for the Claritin reminders everyone! I am on week 2 now and last time I think I stopped earlier because I had heard that people just took it for a couple of days after the shot, but last time Tuesday and Wednesday of week 2 sucked so I will take it for a couple more days this time. It's not doing any harm at any rate.

I enjoy reading all of the posts, but never get around to posting myself. I am 60 years old and from central Kentucky (go Wildcats!). I am the mother of three sons, one daughter,and grandmother of three. My user-name comes from one of my other loves, my 8-year-old miniature poodle. I have a wonderful husband of 39 years. I retired from teaching middle school 7 years ago and have since kept two of our grandchildren while the parents work. I love being outdoors in the sunshine, gardening, canning, crafts of all kinds, and reading.

I will be going in for chemo #2 on Thursday. The first one left me weakened from a lot of the big D but the past two weeks have felt more like myself. My hair began falling out today with a vengeance. I have a really dumb question. What do I wash my hair (or lack thereof) with now? My scalp is really itchy and dry.

Hang in there, ladies. Tomorrow is one day closer to the end.

Hi Paddymom! Welcome!

I have heard of other people just continuing to use shampoo and conditioner on their scalp, maybe if you are flaking some dandruff shampoo would help with that and the itching. Don't know from personal experience.

Hang in there Nina2015! Hope the worst is over for you.

Paddymom, I use Johnson's Baby Shampoo and Pantene Conditioner. I use the conditioner just because it is my usual, and it reminds me of when I had hair. But my hair is over 1" long already! It does come around.

Happy Birthday Bikerbabe!

Happy Birthday, Bikerbabe. Sometimes a good cry feels very therapeutic.

welcome dianneryan1. I pray that you will find the strength and answers you need about taxol. We all go through having so much thrown at us at once. I too feel like crap 48 hours after a/c for about 6 hours or so. Hate it but then it starts to diminish and i start to feel better. At that point I'm so thankful and feel like I made it thru that cycle. And that's exciting! I think I said before I had to break it into phases or it would seem undoable.

Happy birthday bikerbabe. I too have a birthday soon. Big 50. Was planning a big bash but not sure now. I love wine but haven't had any since chemo started.

Chloesmom. So sorry about your dad. Pls keep us posted.

I have a bff Pomeranian. Her name is jazz and she is like my kid. My youngest is 25 so she is like my dh and my kid. Had her almost 4 years.She is spoiled but gives us the greatest joy. Love her to the moon. Oh and I've been married 23 years in may. I tell him he's my rock. So thankful he is still by my side through all this. He still makes passes at me even though I told you guys I feel like a rag doll. He is good for myself esteem that is so sensitive right now. Glad I have him. Used to tease him i was gonna trade him for a young pool boy but now i tell him he is solid that I've worked too hard on him to trade him now. Haha .

Hi All,  Can I just say I love my friends.  They were all so wonderful to me yesterday.  I had a very good day, and dare I even admit that at dinner, I even forgot about it for a few mins.  Yes, indeed I did   Champagne, balloons, cake, presents, a shot light on fire--which I promptly drank , laughter, good food, and more laughter.  My coworkers and friends rock!

Chloesmom, my prayers to you as you struggle thur your dad's illness.  It has to so difficult for you.  And yes...drink...water

Welcome dianneryan1, to our club  

I have a black lab, who has replaced the grown children, and is now our child.  He's such a good boy and so very handsome. Livedeliciousy, I got thur my 50th by giving myself a grand gift (my big girl motorcycle)  Had something to look forward to all year, I was ever so happy to turn 50.  When is your birthday?  Tomorrow is #2...