Friday 23 November 2012
The last 8 days have gone quick and thankfully without too much pain. The Anti-inflammatory meds worked a treat in the first 5 days.
I have been taking things easy and trying to have every second day as a "time out" day.
I spent a morning with a gorgeous friend and walked along Mullaloo Beach (nearly to Hillary's) Our coastline is beautiful and I enjoyed the wind in my face and the sun on my back.
I had a check up with my lymphedema Physio and am happy to report I have full movement in my arm. I'm so thrilled to hear this news and even happier to hear no swelling is in my left arm.
I will see this Physio during my radiation treatment as new scare tissue will form, causing decreased movement.
A good friend joined my on my appointment and we then chilled at my house for the day. Thanks J xx
I'm feeling great. I now have bald patches on my head, guessing I'll be completely bald soon. TBH, it's actually quiet liberating having no hair, I no longer spend hours in the shower and bathroom grooming. My eyelashes are also slowly coming out and a couple of hairs on my legs are hanging on for dear life.
I ordered new bandanna's online from USA and was excited to receive them yesterday. I now have all sorts of colours and a couple of pirate ones :) I do have beautiful scarves to wear, but find the bandanna is cooler.
6 sleeps until I have cycle 3. I am hoping my bloods are normal so I can have this cycle. I'm also feeling anxious, It will be only 16 days since my last cycle (normally 21) Will my body be able to handle TAC so close? On the other hand, I'm really excited that it will mean I'm having number 3 - half way, I'm at the bottom of the hill and ready to bolt to the top.
So from now till Thursday 29th, I plan to rest up and enjoy spending time with my family. We aim to catch Skyfall, finish decorating the house with Christmas lights and enjoy a glass or 2 of fine wine.
My big plan is keeping healthy. A nasty gastro bug is going around and both kids have suggested they stay home from school HAHA - good try kids!
I'm hoping you are all happy, happy with yourself and your life. It really doesn't matter how much money you have in your bank, the size of the house you live in, car you drive, clothes you wear, all of this material stuff means NOTHING.
What matters is YOU and those closest to you. Keep love, laughter and kindness at the forefront of everything you do and you will be blessed. Remind those dear to you how much you love them, cuddle your children daily, look them in the eye and tell them how important they are and how much you love them.
D, C-R, L and Dad: Love to all to the moon and back way more :)
With love
Shaz xxxx
Friday, November 23, 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012
TAC 2 day 2
Thursday 15th November
Chemo yesterday went well.
Started off the day with an appointment with my oncologist who prescribed meds to help with bone pain after my Neulasta injection tonight. She told memy blood work was normal, I'm very happy with this and whilst the bone pain was horrific, the silver lining is, it did it's job.
I didn't have any reactions to the TAC running thru my cannula and I'm again thankful for that. We arrived home at 4pm and thankfully hubby was home with the kids and he had started the cleaning.
I LOVE YOU D!
After the cleaning, hubby and I went for our walk with our big dog. Was feeling tired so we took our time. Came home, ate dinner then relaxed on the couch.
Over night had a "twilight sleep", you know the one, border line awake, can hear every little noise, including hubby and small dog, tuning in with each other's noise whistling. So have woken feeling tired today. Have taken all my anti nausea meds and meds to help with tonight injection. Feeling flushed (happened last time). Will spend the day resting and watching a movie. My dear Dad is picking the kids up from school. Thanks Dad, I love you.
My gorgeous friend came with me yesterday and we certainly entertained ourselves over the long day. Thanks for coming chicky, love you.
Thanks to my dear training buddy and my very own home nurse for taking the time to come around and inject Neulasta into me 24 hours after each chemo treatment. You have always inspired me with your courage and "just keep going" mentally during all our boot camp sessions and now I get to have your compassionate bedside manner, love you.
To everyone who reads my blog and has shown so much love and support, THANKS... love you all too.
To my babies: Love you both to the moon and back, way, way, way, way, way more :)
Please keep your fingers crossed that the next few days are kind to me.
lots of love
Shaz xxxx
Chemo yesterday went well.
Started off the day with an appointment with my oncologist who prescribed meds to help with bone pain after my Neulasta injection tonight. She told memy blood work was normal, I'm very happy with this and whilst the bone pain was horrific, the silver lining is, it did it's job.
I didn't have any reactions to the TAC running thru my cannula and I'm again thankful for that. We arrived home at 4pm and thankfully hubby was home with the kids and he had started the cleaning.
I LOVE YOU D!
After the cleaning, hubby and I went for our walk with our big dog. Was feeling tired so we took our time. Came home, ate dinner then relaxed on the couch.
Over night had a "twilight sleep", you know the one, border line awake, can hear every little noise, including hubby and small dog, tuning in with each other's noise whistling. So have woken feeling tired today. Have taken all my anti nausea meds and meds to help with tonight injection. Feeling flushed (happened last time). Will spend the day resting and watching a movie. My dear Dad is picking the kids up from school. Thanks Dad, I love you.
My gorgeous friend came with me yesterday and we certainly entertained ourselves over the long day. Thanks for coming chicky, love you.
Thanks to my dear training buddy and my very own home nurse for taking the time to come around and inject Neulasta into me 24 hours after each chemo treatment. You have always inspired me with your courage and "just keep going" mentally during all our boot camp sessions and now I get to have your compassionate bedside manner, love you.
To everyone who reads my blog and has shown so much love and support, THANKS... love you all too.
To my babies: Love you both to the moon and back, way, way, way, way, way more :)
Please keep your fingers crossed that the next few days are kind to me.
lots of love
Shaz xxxx
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Cycle 2 - TAC
Wednesday 14th November
Chemo day: cycle 2 is upon me!
Feeling ok, I know what to expect and hope I have no reactions whilst the chemo is
running in.
I'm also hoping my Oncologist will give me something for the bone pain when I have the Nuelasta injection.
One of my close friends is coming with me, so LOL's will be had.
Please keep me in your thoughts and ask the universe to keep me well.
lots of love
Shaz xxx
Chemo day: cycle 2 is upon me!
Feeling ok, I know what to expect and hope I have no reactions whilst the chemo is
running in.
I'm also hoping my Oncologist will give me something for the bone pain when I have the Nuelasta injection.
One of my close friends is coming with me, so LOL's will be had.
Please keep me in your thoughts and ask the universe to keep me well.
lots of love
Shaz xxx
Friday, November 9, 2012
TAC 1 days 11 - 19
Thursday 9th November
Over the last 9 days, I have been feeling great, have more energy and am back to do some things I love (netball coaching) shopping :)
Woke up Sunday and thought I had better tend to my bikini line, no need after all, as body hair dropping like flies when sprayed with Mortene.
In the last few days my hair has been falling out in clumps. On Wednesday night I asked the kids to shave it. Both felt overwhelmed, so we decided to wait until Saturday.
I woke this morning (Thursday) and it was evident that I and my hair couldn't wait until Saturday and the "big shave" would have to happen today.
At 6.45pm, my gorgeous family took to the clippers and each had a turn shaving my hair. I sat with my back to the mirror and quietly tears flowed by my face. A couple of times, Master 9, looked me in the eyes and smiled, he smiled whilst battling to keep his tears at bay. This young boy has a strength that some adults couldn't muster and here we were looking into each other's soul and he was willing me to be ok.
My daughter and son, gently shaved my head, both with the fear of hurting me and being overwhelmed with what was happening. Hubby finished the shave and was shaking.
All of this was happening with each of them capturing this journey with photo's. Photo's for us to look back on, photo's for us to share. Photo's to remind ourselves how united we are.
When it was time for the reveal, my kids told me I looked good. Hubby was calling me GI Jane (Demi Moore movie) as I turned and looked into the mirror, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. I sobbed and I laughed and I laughed some more.
I then showered and we took more photo's.
I feel at peace. I'm taking the hair loss as a positive, a sign that the chemo is working and killing any nasty cancer cells that may invade my body again.
Life is a journey of hardships and amazing moments. Make the most of every second you have on this earth, take nothing for granted and always be kind to others (you may never know when you need help!)
My glass was full last night :)
with love
Shaz xxx
Over the last 9 days, I have been feeling great, have more energy and am back to do some things I love (netball coaching) shopping :)
Woke up Sunday and thought I had better tend to my bikini line, no need after all, as body hair dropping like flies when sprayed with Mortene.
In the last few days my hair has been falling out in clumps. On Wednesday night I asked the kids to shave it. Both felt overwhelmed, so we decided to wait until Saturday.
I woke this morning (Thursday) and it was evident that I and my hair couldn't wait until Saturday and the "big shave" would have to happen today.
At 6.45pm, my gorgeous family took to the clippers and each had a turn shaving my hair. I sat with my back to the mirror and quietly tears flowed by my face. A couple of times, Master 9, looked me in the eyes and smiled, he smiled whilst battling to keep his tears at bay. This young boy has a strength that some adults couldn't muster and here we were looking into each other's soul and he was willing me to be ok.
My daughter and son, gently shaved my head, both with the fear of hurting me and being overwhelmed with what was happening. Hubby finished the shave and was shaking.
All of this was happening with each of them capturing this journey with photo's. Photo's for us to look back on, photo's for us to share. Photo's to remind ourselves how united we are.
When it was time for the reveal, my kids told me I looked good. Hubby was calling me GI Jane (Demi Moore movie) as I turned and looked into the mirror, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. I sobbed and I laughed and I laughed some more.
I then showered and we took more photo's.
I feel at peace. I'm taking the hair loss as a positive, a sign that the chemo is working and killing any nasty cancer cells that may invade my body again.
Life is a journey of hardships and amazing moments. Make the most of every second you have on this earth, take nothing for granted and always be kind to others (you may never know when you need help!)
My glass was full last night :)
with love
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