May 13, 2010

What is it about the number thirteen? I've worked in hospitals with no floors or rooms with the number 13, stayed at hotels that had the same, and I'm sure there are many more such omissions of that number in the universe. But not for me on this journey. My pre-op room for my lumpectomy...you got it, room 13. Things there did turned out fairly well. Later, checking the calendar I couldn't believe that my first chemo was on the 13th!! Then, Aha, I remembered that my mother who was a great person, was born on the 13 so now all is right with the world and the number 13.

Chemo went very well today. I was given plenty of anti nausea medication first and felt no side effects during the infusions. It took about 4 hours to complete and then we were on our way home. I have a very detailed schedule of anti nausea medication to take at home and I think that the nausea can be managed. Chris took a couple of pictures that I will post soon. Liam got Grandmom a cute small pillow with a picture of almost all of my family. We need to figure a way to photo shop, Chris, Ashley, Chuck and Leigh into the picture. Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers! Helen