Third Chemo Treatment

It was my first time to use the PowerPort since my surgery to do my Chemo. No more going through my veins. That morning I had applied my Lidocaine cream (deadens area where needle will go into PowerPort) and from the time I put it on that morning until I was suppose to have been seen, 2 hours had passed. I believe the cream had worn off by then.

When they went to put the needle in it was thicker and bigger than I thought and hoped it would be, so it did hurt for those few seconds going in. Not unbearable, it was much better than using the IV. It hurt a little as it was pulled out.

Everything went smoothly, I did not have the reaction with the Taxeteer drug this time and I was so happy! I know all those prayers are working for me. My mom and sister Jeni were up there supporting me which I love them for. Tia Nowitzky made her famous homemade brownies for us, nurses and patients, and oh how they love us, ha! Now we really have them spoiled. I so appreciate Tia for doing this again, she is such a busy woman herself.

I am feeling the normal weakness in my body not quite as bad as last time. I have to eat when I am hungry and it is always hard trying to figure out what will satisfy me at that time. I hate this part. But I am doing pretty good it usually takes me 10 days to feel really good. I try and be very positive about this and I know that helps me a lot too. I gargle with my baking soda and water 4 times a day and I have never got any sores in my mouth yet, yeah!

My cousin Tanda Bernal (on my dad's side) gave me some wonderful advice which has become my little motto. She said,"Hold your head high, hair or no hair" I loved the part about holding my head high, and I do when ever I go out I walk with my head high.

You all have given me such inspiration on my blog here and on my facebook. You make me feel wonderful inside and you give me such strength that helps me get through these harder times. I appreciate everyone's comments and prayers that have helped me so far, you truly have touched my heart so deeply!!!!