Chemo #2 today! And last one while pregnant (thank goodness). I'm 33 weeks and counting, and hard to believe that I originally was going to be induced in less than 2 weeks from now.
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| A sweet note/pick-me-up from a friend on the way to treatment. |
Today I was in a room/bed instead of a bay (a rarity, I'm told), but here's a picture for the full effect. You'd think it would be more comfortable than the chair, but it was harder getting in and out (probably because of my big belly). I can't fully lie down due to the cold cap, so preferred sitting up. Speaking of the cold cap... I was in that t-shirt for the majority of the time, not even needing my cardigan or the blanket. The nurses were in disbelief but I truly run hot while pregnant. Maybe a weird blessing in disguise?
To pass the time, I had a list of things to do including kindergarten registration along with ALL of the required forms for our big girl... so hard to believe she will be taking that next step so soon. And I feel like I haven't filled out that many forms in a long time. Apparently her elementary school is offering both a part-time and full-time option, but we won't find out if she "passes" into the full-time option until August. Her daycare also offers a full-day kindergarten so we looked into that as well. As parents, we feel a bit lost... We've had our daycare routine since she was 3 months old, so this is uncharted territory. Big changes in the near future!
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| Anthony brought this book along that we've been reading to Sophia. It is well-written and highly recommended for introducing a child to what cancer is and what happens with treatment, etc. |
Partway through treatment, my husband ran out for a bathroom break and I heard him talking to someone on his way back. At first I thought he was talking to another patient, because at times he can be friendly like that, but then realized it must be someone he knew. After awhile, he came in to tell me it was one of his work colleagues (who I've met before) and his wife, who was undergoing treatment and asked if it would be okay to introduce us. Of course! So he brought both of them in our little room and we chatted awhile. She was undergoing Taxol treatments, which I start next, so I asked her some questions. Apparently they had both seen us at my last treatment but weren't quite sure if it was us. It really is a small world.
After treatment today, we are packing up the car and driving to Hershey for the weekend. I've always thought that it's important to make time for family, no matter how busy our lives are or how hard things get. I had booked a mini-trip for the 3 of us as a Valentine's Day gift prior to baby's arrival and opted not to change our plans once chemo was scheduled. My mom was really concerned about us going, but I assured her that I'd rest in the short car ride over and to take it easy. I'm actually really looking forward to spending time away together as a family. More to come on our trip later!
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| Post-treatment meal! Takeout from the Mexican restaurant down the street is becoming a thing. |
