So I've started chemotherapy and it's not a real positive experience. In preparation I bought two really cute wigs because the doc said I would definitely loose my hair and it fell out by the third week. These days when you go through chemo treatments you get loaded up with steroids, anti nausea medicine and even more anti nausea medicine so you really aren't supposed to get sick. I don't get nausea, but have experienced just about everything else.
The steroids are a trip and cause me to burn on my face and hands, like a bad sunburn or a hot flash that stays for several hours. I sleep with ice packs on my face and keep lots of moisturizer on my face and hands. On the third round I experienced burns and blisters on the palms of my hands and fingers. No, quilting for this girl, I couldn't use my hands for three days. The engineer put on my shoes and tied them for me. What a great support he's been through this journey.
I'm get a treatment every three weeks and the worst side effect is that I'm so tired I don't have the energy to do much of all, including quilting!Getting ready for the holidays has proven to be a chore. This Christmas season will be very different and quite for us. I have a treatment schedule for December 23rd. Merry Christmas!
