April 19, 2016 - Day 2 of Chemo, 1st round

Tracy, the friend I mentioned before, who is a nurse practitioner who recommended I get these wild lymph nodes checked out was with me both days. She has been such a good friend and doctor. Explaining all the newness and unknowns - I am so thankful for friends and family right now!

So far I feel a little exhausted, but mostly just from the adrenaline rush that has been the last 20 days since diagnosis.

I'm on anti-viral meds, I am stock piled with antibiotics to take should I get the first sign of any illness, and I'm on strict instructions to stay away from anyone even with the sniffles. He told me to not be around any children. I raised my hand and said, "well, I have one... so there's that!" He told me 8 years old is much better than a 1 year old in daycare.

Expectations: I am able to work out if I feel like it (#purebarrelife), I'm able to travel (only in the US), I'm able to carry on as normally as I feel like. He said a few days after the treatment each month is when my immune system will be at its lowest and when I should feel the most fatigue. I am stock piled with anti-nausea pills as well. He does not expect that I will lose my hair, but he was careful to make sure I understand that everyone reacts differently. Obviously, if I need to lose my hair to get better - we are on board!

Currently the most uncomfort I have is from a very swollen, sore arm from IV's x 2 days. So I'm trying my best to take it easy. Which is hard for me! I want to be at Pure Barre with all my soul. Maybe tomorrow, maybe next week, who knows. I'm going to listen to my body and take it easy - I'm determined. But its hard - cancer picked the wrong person!