Thursday
Day 7 in the hospital
Day 3 of IV chemo
Yesterday was pretty unremarkable around here.
Nothing new. Sometimes that’s nice. I feel like we can almost start falling into a routine.
I had some visitors. Yes, I’m welcoming visitors. I can’t guarantee that I’ll be energetic and talkative but you can come say hi. I might con you into picking me something from the outside world though!
I started to feel a bit queasy and tired starting about 2-3 hours before my next steroid/anti-nausea cocktail. So it must have been wearing out.
It was a little scary to get so tired like that. I thought it was the end of me feeling good. Luckily, today I’m feeling pretty good again.
I had some visitors this afternoon and a massage scheduled for 3:30pm. My neck and back are feeling so much better. Going to try and get a mini-massage in every once in awhile to keep from getting stiff. I also have a friend that said she would come in and teach me some easy yoga moves that would be good for me here.
I/We have such an amazing support system in place. I’ve gotten so many goodies sent and brought to my room. Visitors with ice cream and yummy food.
Feeling the LOVE. Thank you to all my friends and family that have brought me goodies over the past few days. I don’t know what I would eat without you! 😘 |
So much love! |
My MIL made these perfect little packets of baking soda mixed with salt for me to do a daily mouth gargle. |
Friends reruns on Netflix. My evening relax activity. |
My hospital victories:
I have told you about the anti blood clotting shot in an earlier post. Basically, they were going to have to give me a anti blood clotting shot daily and I just spoke up. I’m not laying in my bed all day, I’m up walking the halls a few times a day. I’m up stretching and moving. I didn’t think it was necessary so I spoke up. The doctor took me off of it immediately.
This is going to be TMI for some of you. Just skip it. But, if you are in my place, then I highly recommend you to ask questions. Ask why you have to do certain things. Many things are just done for every patient. For example. They made me pee in a hat. This may sound stupid, but I was so anxious about this. I just could not deal with it. Chemo, sure. Ten pills plus a day, sure. But, please, do not make me pee in a HAT! Grrrr… So, I talked to the doctor and she made the nurses take it away. Little victories.
The nurses put me on a pulse-ox machine. It was annoying. It was heavy and had so many cords. The doctor said they didn’t need to constantly monitor that either, so she let me take it off. Little victories.
How it all started:
A lot of people are wanting to hear more about how this whole thing started. I did some journaling in the the two weeks before my diagnosis. It’s pretty raw and real. I’m going to be posting it over the next few days.
And always feel free to leave comments/ questions. I read every single one. I don’t always get back to you right away. But, know that I’m reading them and I’m soaking in all the love and prayers.
Will update again soon.
Love & Light.
😷😘 michelle
6 comments
Thank you Jesus for the little victories! I am proud of you for speaking up. You are always always on my mind, friend. You got this!
Michelle – thanks for sharing. We’re checking your blog every day. Anything you and Zach need… it’s yours.
-Jason & Gina
Good for you for asking questions and speaking up. Its the little things sometumes!!!I love how even during your own trails you still think of others. By sharing your journey you encourage so many others. ����
So glad you're being your own advocate! Keep it up. Not one of these journeys is the same. I've been through chemo with my mom and radiation with my dad. I've been thinking about you a lot and checking in every day. I wish I was closer to bring you treats but it looks like you're in good hands. Sending love and healing. ❤️
Girl, you are brave,strong, beautiful, driven and YOU WILL Overcome this. BIG Prayers to a BIG God! Thanks for the blogging. You are on my mind daily. Please let me know what I can help with. You are SO Loved!! Praying you have a refreshing Friday!
I thought what was in the "little packets" was going to be our secret!
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