Monday I will go and get my blood work done and a porta cath (sp?) so I can start my treatments asap! I'm ready to stop talking about it....and just get it started.
Its crazy the things that go through your head while you are waiting to start something like this.
First of all...you start noticing every bald person and wonder if that is what you are going to look like. I already have a plan as to how I will handle this when it happens. ( so we will see) There will be pics or video of this....so you have something to look forward to. JD has already asked if he can give me a mo hawk and get his pic with me....hey, its the least I can do!!! :) Of course, I don't know how I will REALLY feel...but I do plan to make the best of every difficult situation as I go through this process. Whats the expression? When life hands you lemons throw them at your biggest enemy??? I'm kidding...
Obviously I'm a little obsessed with this thought of losing my hair...so that will probably be the theme through out this blog :)
I'm worried about feeling sick and tired too...not sure what to expect. I know its different for everyone. But I feel great right now. Its hard to wrap my brain around a treatment that will make you sick to get you better!
When JD got home from work tonight, I told him I really want a new family picture....like, now! Of course he agreed to it because its what I want... I realize this is a strange request, and I'm not even sure why this picture is so important to me....but it is. So we are gonna do it! :)
In the meantime...We are going to spend some time with family this weekend at Joslyn's family birthday party and get ready for a busy week of world series fun with the girls! I'm sure there is going to be a little "nesting" this weekend as well, as if starting chemo its like preparing for a baby or getting all of your "ducks in a row" before returning to school after summer break. Trip to the grocery store, mow the lawn, pay the bills, clean the house.....Let's DO THIS!!!
Love, Love.
Gina
Gina, I am officially your follower! LOL!! We love you and we know you guys can get through this. I know you are worried about your hair, and so would I. But think of it as a chance to finally get to try any hairstyle you want with wigs. You could try all sorts of new styles. There was a really good wig lady in Kansas City who my mom used, but I can't remember exactly where she was. I think she was at one of the malls in KC. I am sure if you asked your doctor they might be able to refer you to someone really good. They can even do wigs very similar to your own hair color and style. So, think of this as a new adventure that you will come out of healed and full of wisdom and strength! Love ya! Ang
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