Carpe Diem Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Everything went fine. I wore my Dad's big comfortable flannel shirt. I had on a prayer shawl that a dear friend made for me with many prayers said over it. I had some special jewelery and all my books. I was all set. I didn't have any reactions to any of the meds. I would be lying if I didn't say that I did have 3 very short bursts of emotions. One was arriving at the Hope Lodge. I realized that this was really happening and I missed my kids. Another was when someone asked me how old my kids were and the final once was in the waiting room at the chemo clinic. Thankfully it was all just very short lived and I had my wonderful husband at my side. If it wasn't for all the love and prayers I know I would have been a total basket case. Once I was in the chair I felt empowered in a weird way. There were a few holdups in our day. The chemo was not ready. The shuttle made us waiting 1.5 hours to take us back to the lodge. Next week will go much smoother and the chemo should be very short as I won't have one of the drugs (it is only every 3 weeks for the Carboplatin) so that will save 1.5 hours. My girls refused to go to bed so they were still up at 3:30 am when we returned home. We hit some bad weather so that slowed us down some. Next week will be much better. I feel fine! Thank you for your prayers. I will be getting my white blood counts every week. So hopefully they will be good and I won't have any delays in receiving treatment. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'm glad that you have a good report on your first chemo. Praying that things will continue to go smoothly for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Holding you in my thoughts and prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatherM2 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Keeping you in my prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I just love your updates and the fact that you are willing to share the ups and downs with us. I'm relieved it went well. I thought of you a lot yesterday. Where are the treatments? I hadn't realized they were so far away. :grouphug: that you continue to do so well with the treatments!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :grouphug:Thank you for your update and Praise God things went as smoothly as they did. You aree in my heart and my prayers. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :grouphug: Still praying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ks-sunflower Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Wonderful Christine- so many prayers and thoughts for you! Remember - any nausea whatsoever- call immediately for more meds, don't try to tough it out- Aloxi, Kytril, & Emend were very helpful to me & I had no nausea at all. There are also drugs to boost your white counts so you can keep on your chemo schedule- Neulasta is what they used for me. And get some help with meals, laundry, and kids- the chemo tires you out after a while. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'm so glad it went well. I love reading your updates....I hope that you continue to post them. How far away is the treatment facility? If you have side effects from the chemo, how long until they begin showing up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee22 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :grouphug: :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :grouphug:Glad things went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.W Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Praying for you and thanking God that you're feeling okay. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Thank you for the update. I pray for you regularly. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 I'm glad it went well. I continue to pray for you. Thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Praise G-d!!!!!!! Thank you so much for updating. Prayers and good thoughts coming your way!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCB Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 praying for you here too. So glad it went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :grouphug: Thanks for the update. I'm glad things went smoothly. Wow, the treatment must be quite a drive. I'll continue praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I also appreciate the updates. Even dh asks about you. :001_smile: Sending hugs and love, and praying for a complete healing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Many prayers for you and yours. And a Bless your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 More :grouphug: and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug:Christine. glad your first session went well. Still praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Glad to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I'm so happy to hear that your first round of chemo went so smoothly. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thank you so much for updating! I'm so glad it went well and you sound so positive. Good for you! You are in my thoughts and prayers. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Glad to hear your update! Still praying for you. Happy Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I am glad all has gone well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in AL Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I'm glad to hear it went well. Sending more :grouphug::grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 1 down! I'm glad you're tucked in at home with the kids. You're in my prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I just love your updates and the fact that you are willing to share the ups and downs with us. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbabe Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thinking of you and hoping the time passes quickly, that you'll be done with chemo and healthy and whole again soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks for updating and I'm glad it went well (minus the long travel time and waits)! I'm looking forward to the day when we're all looking back on this and you're telling us you just had your LAST chemo! That day WILL come! Hang in there. :) :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutor Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I am so glad things went well for your first treatment. I love the idea of the prayer shawl. What a wonderful gift! Prayers will continue here for you, and thanks for keeping us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof3sofar Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 :grouphug: praying for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Continued prayers here a :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 and that you can enjoy the extra time with your family. I'm praying that you will have a delightful Thanksgiving together and that you will continue to feel great. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Diem Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 I am so deeply touched by the fact that there are so many here lifting me up in thoughts and prayers. Not only that but husbands and friends and church prayer lists have my name. I REALLY appreciate this as I am a huge believer in the power of prayer. I want to live to raise my kiddos and have time to do good things for other people. A few asked how far I travel. It is without stops a solid 7 hour drive one way to get the treatment. I will go once a week for 12 weeks followed by once every other week for four more treatment. During the 12 weeks I will have Taxol. Every three weeks of those 12 weeks I will have Carboplatin. During the 12 weeks I take my little buddy the PARP Inhibitor (this is a pill that as I understand it will help my body NOT to regrow the tumors or sheets of cancer). After the 12 weeks are done I take AC which stands for Adryamiacin (I know I am spelling this wrong) and cyclosporamide or something like that. The typical treatment is the AC first for four doses followed by the Taxol for four doses. So, I am having a bit different schedule but with the added help of Carboplatin and PARP Inhibitor. I don't know when the side effects will kick in. I'm hoping to feel good through the holidays. It will be cumulative. It will be the A in the AC that I think can cause more problems so that shouldn't be for awhile. Enjoy your turkey day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug: to you Christine . And continuing to pray for your recovery. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Huge Hugs. I cannot imagine how the travel alone adds to the stress of an already stressful event. Much love and health on this Holiday. Holding you and your family in my thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2a&z Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thanks for the updates! Continuing the prayers and :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane1 Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Thoughts and prayers for you Christine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 I am so happy to hear you had a good experience with your first round of chemo. Those cancer cells' days are numbered! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Christine. Now is your time for getting TLC from everyone. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 I am so happy to hear you had a good experience with your first round of chemo. Those cancer cells' days are numbered! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Christine. Now is your time for getting TLC from everyone. :) Thinking of you, praying for you and hoping the best for you.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thank you for updating us. Keeping you in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKay Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 Thanks for the update. Continuing in prayer for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 :grouphug:I'm glad to hear that things went relatively well! I will continue to pray.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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