Well the overall chemo experience has been pretty much what I have been told it would be. The day of chemo and the first day post-chemo I am pretty revved up on steroids. I totally dislike the sensation since it seems like my head is going three times faster than my body and I cannot concentrate much at all. I do get a lot of organizing and cleaning and other mindless work done.
The second afternoon, I hit the wall as the steroids wore off. I literally could hardly keep my eyes open at about 4 PM. I took a series of 10 minute naps and within an hour was okay. It was really odd though. I also felt a bit like I had a cold today with muscle aches and body aches.
Friday, the third day post-chemo I felt better than ever and felt my old self. I guess I pushed it too much though - because friday night I had terrible muscles spasms. I did not know my gluteus maximus (butt muscles!) could spasm and hurt so bad. I had to sleep with arms and legs spread out so I would not spasm. Needless to say last night was one of the worst times so far.
Today, (4-day post chemo) I am back to feeling like I have a cross between a bad cold and influenza with the fatigue and muscle aches. A 10 to 15 minute nap seems to rejuvinate me for short periods as I try and get things done.
Overall it is not as bad as I expected (so far!!). I will just have to wait and see how the next few days go. I have so many positive people around me, it is hard to stay down for any length of time. I am keeping my spirits up and playing with the kids as much as possible. Steve is being awesome at helping out with chores, so I can still be involved.
I bought all the easter goods and we just finished decorating 18 eggs - so not too bad for a chemo Mom. :-) I had hoped to take the kids to a show - but the blizzard is making that not such a good idea. We are opting for movies indoors - after Steve and AJ did quite a few sled runs.
Sharon
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