Monday 28th April
Good morning everyone, I hope you’ve recovered from the weekend.
I didn’t sleep too well, lots of tossing and turning, no idea why.
No time for stretches, just breakfast, shower and straight out of the door to the hospital.
I’m feeling better, less exhausted, a little more energy.
Traffic was a nightmare driving in today. I’ve reached, checked in bloods taken and now waiting to be called by a chemo nurse.
I’ve been called but now another wait for my blood results and also for the chemo to be prepared.
Still waiting after 3 hours, seems like the chemo prep room is under staffed, they say it’ll take them at least another hour!!
Add another hour and it might be ready, it’s going to be a long day. More tablets taken as time has elapsed.
The time is 1.30pm and the injections have arrived!!! I’ll be out and on my way home in about 15 minutes.
I’m home, took an hour, usual traffic with school traffic just starting. I’m feeling tired but good, I was thinking about all the injections and blood taking I’ve had, I still hate the time when the needle punctures the skin, I arms do show signs of a drug user 😜.
Lunch has been consumed, now for some rest.
This evening I’ve felt fatigued and my head feels like it’s floating mixed with chemo brain. It’s all a mixture of not sleeping too well and waking up very early along with the injections and tablets. I know I’ll be better tomorrow.
Now another challenge, I’ve had steroids today so let’s see if my body and mind want to sleep.
Good night all, sleep well.
❤️🙏🏽
Tuesday 29th April
Good morning everyone, I hope you’re well.
I slept well, even managed to fall asleep before midnight. Woke up feeling less fatigued but could sleep more. Pushed myself to do full stretches which I haven’t done in a few days. Breakfast and a shower then some work on my laptop.
I’m still feeling fatigued, less muscle ache but chemo brain is there.
We went for a walk after lunch, it was a struggle, fatigue was present, the pace was very slow, I hardly had any energy. Back at home, I fell asleep on the sofa, the drugs are really affecting me.
This evening I’m feeling exhausted, muscles are aching and chemo brain is ever present, it’s just frustrating.
I just need to sleep and get some strength back.
Good night all, sleep well.
❤️🙏🏽
Wednesday 30th April
Good afternoon everyone, I hope your week is going well.
I slept well but fatigue has kicked in as soon as I woke up, no strength for stretches, ate breakfast, just about enough energy for a shower, I had a few chores I wanted to do but I just haven’t got the strength so I sat on the sofa and fell asleep. I think it’s a mixture of the steroids wearing off and the chemo injections and tablets taking effect.
It’s been a fairly bad day, fatigue has been with me all day, chemo brain has made my head feel like it’s floating, yep, all day long. Rest has helped but only very slightly.
Time for bed and I’m still feeling fatigued and head still floating, I should start to feel better tomorrow.
Good night all, sleep well.
❤️🙏🏽
Thursday 1st May
Good morning everyone, I hope you’re enjoying the lovely weather.
I slept well, woke up feeling less fatigued, breakfast followed by full stretches. I sat down for a few minutes and fatigue hit, my body still feels like it has no energy and chemo brain is present, head still feels like I’m floating. Like yesterday, I may even have a nap.
No energy to do anything today, less fatigue but chemo brain isn’t any better, the constant feeling of my head floating is so unnerving, it should get better.
A total rest day, I didn’t even venture outside but I’ll be back to myself soon enough.
Time for bed, rest is always good and refreshing sleep is always good.
Good night all, sleep well.
❤️🙏🏽
Friday 2nd May
Good morning everyone, I hope you’re well.
I slept well, woke up a little less fatigued and chemo brain has lessened. My muscles still feel heavy and like I have to strength. No stretches, just breakfast and shower.
This morning I feel like I can cope with a couple of chores followed by rest. Let’s see how the day goes.
One out of two chores completed, some of the places we had to go were so busy so we just didn’t bother leaving the car and just drove on.
Fatigue has been present, legs have been feeling heavy and achy, chemo brain and the floating feeling is better than yesterday but still there.
The rest of the evening has been spent resting, I’ve had the constant feeling of wanting to sleep but just too tired to sleep.
Time for bed now, I did take my evening chemo tablets earlier today to see if that helps with how I feel in the morning, let’s see. Chemo brain is just so horrible, my head is floating and it’s like a heavy fog has set in without wanting to move. It’s been a better day than yesterday so tomorrow will be better than today.
Good night all, sleep well.
❤️🙏🏽
Saturday 3rd May
Good afternoon everyone, I hope you’re well.
I slept well, better than I have for the last few days, I’m not sure whether that’s down to taking the tablets earlier in the evening or if I’m recovering from the treatment.
No stretches again, just breakfast and a shower. I’m missing my exercises which I know I’ll be back doing once the chemo finishes. This time round I’m making sure I’m not eating all the junk food I ate the first time round.
We had a few chores to do this morning which was fine as it was early enough for places not to be busy. We were home by noon and after lunch I fell asleep while watching tv, the tiredness is always there.
It’s been a relaxing evening, I needed it, just time with Dr N, a movie and just chilling, we both loved it.
Time for bed, tablets taken at the same time as yesterday, let’s see how I sleep and how I feel when I wake up.
Good night all, sleep well.
❤️🙏🏽
Sunday 4th May
Good afternoon, I hope your weekend is going well.
I slept well, woke up feeling less fatigued but chemo brain is present.
No stretches, I did have a little more energy but didn’t want to take the risk of tiring myself. Breakfast and shower then we both ventured out to meet our friends and Dr N’s parents at a local garden spot. The sun has truly gone, it was chilly out there today. It was a nice change to get out of the house and meet up with friends who we haven’t seen for a little while.
We’re back home so I can rest, ready for my treatment tomorrow.
Today has been a good day, I’m feeling less fatigued, less muscle ache but chemo brain is hanging around.
Time for bed, early rise tomorrow.
Good night all, sleep well.
❤️🙏🏽