I feel a little better today than yesterday. I haven't had to take any nausea meds today, which is a relief! They make me so loopy and I can't drive after I've taken them. My taste buds are wigging out again, so everything tastes funny. I've had to try new beverages because the Crystal Light isn't cutting it this time. Even chocolate milk is yucky! I thought for sure that would work. Oh well.
My hair is falling out in earnest today. I have several large white patches on my head where the hair is completely missing. I had Mat get out some tape last night and pull out what he could, today I did more. I expect in a few days I'll be completely free. It's been a little depressing (like I said last night) but it also means that if the hair is gone, cancer is on its way out too! I went to a class tonight offered by the Utah Cancer Foundation called "Look Good, Feel Better". They provide make-up kits for people going through cancer and have a cosmetologist there showing us how to apply the make-up. It's been decades since I wore foundation (concealer? never heard of it!) and I've never worn lipstick. It was fun to learn how to do it and I did feel better after I left. There may be a bit more sadness when the eyebrows and eyelashes go, but for now I'll take advantage of what I have left! Utah Cancer Foundation also provides free housecleaning for people going through chemo, YES, I'm on the list!
Thanks to today's helpers, Laura, McKenna, and Esther and her crew. I am very grateful for you and the amazing help you give to me and the kids! I took a nap before Laura left and didn't get to thank you for coming today, so THANKS! Esther was here when I woke up. We cleaned out the fridge and ate lunch and then she took the little kids to her house. I also have to thank Laurie for coming again to give me my shots. I get a shot for 8 days after each treatment, she is kind enough to come to me and do the "poke" so I don't have to. You're all awesome!
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