somehow it seems that my body has become used to chemo...or else i'm better at taking the meds.
the last two days haven't been as bad as the other rounds...not as nauseous, so far not as tired. however, i did wake up at 4 this morning and couldn't get back to sleep until 6. seems like i could thank the steroids for that.
and it does seem a little harder to down water/liquids today than it did yesterday. but i have to get down 8-10 glasses.
oh...and the shots. i've tried not to think about that part of the day yet.
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
-Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi 1207-1273, written in 1230
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Dear Meghan,
I don't know your particular instructions re: the shots, but if you're able, pull the skin up and away from your stomach and pinch tightly ( easy for me to say with no 6-pack!!) - the shot shouldn't be felt at all.
So glad you're feeling better.
Love,
Linda
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