It was one week ago today that the chemo was pumped into my veins. I didn't sleep as well last night and woke again with night sweats which I haven't felt in the last week. The night sweats were one of the identifying symptoms in diagnosing my lymphoma.
I slept in today until 9:30 and woke up not very hungry. I ate a small breakfast and had my green ginger tea. By 10:30 I was feeling good. Today has been a great day. It was sunny outside but cold. I feel good enough that I wanted to go for a walk today. Unfortunately, I'm starting the second week of the cycle where my immune system will be much more compromised. So I should be hanging around home more. Great (sarcastically)....I've spent this last week not feeling so good and therefore not wanting to go out. Today I want to go out and I can't or else I will compromise my immune system more. I even considered shovelling the driveway (one of my outdoor activities that I actually like to do). So, instead, I visited with a really good friend from afar by phone. I think the phone is going to be my link when I shouldn't be going out.
My appetite really improved today as the day went on. I'm looking forward to eating the leftover lasagna from last night. I will keep myself to one piece though as I think the second piece is what woke me up during the night. But, boy, it was really good!! I'm motivated to cook today and experiment in cooking.
There really wasn't a down side today which is why it was such a great day. The sun even shone all day. I'm so pleased that my kids and husband are able to enjoy a normal day and evening with friends today. It helps me feel good when I see them be able to carry on in a normal fashion. Cheers and let's hope there are more of these kinds of days. I've had 2 great days so far.
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