Here we are waiting . . . and waiting, to be taken downstairs for the procedure. Mat was happy about the waiting part. The World Cup was on. Can you see my hair?!?
That little thing was just below my collar bone on the right side, right under the skin. I hesitated asking the PA doing the procedure if I could have it. It is kind-of gross, it is "technically" a biohazard, but I knew the kids, especially Isaac, would love to see it. : ) When I asked if I could keep it, she said, "Of course you can!" My oncology nurse would stick a needle into the center of the port for the chemo drip. The tube was fished into a vein that led to my heart. I was grateful to have it as it saved me a lot of grief with IV's in my only good vein in the arm I have left. But I'm glad that bump is gone. Now that I've documented it, it's going in the trash! : )
I also want to report that I have teeny, tiny eyelashes beginning to grow. You have to look really close, but they are there! I am so happy to have things returning to normal! I've felt really good and have been able to get so much done with the energy I have.
I took Brooklyn to her play therapy session on Monday. She was really nervous, but relaxed toward the end. I think this will be a great thing for her! I want nothing more than for her (and the others) to feel safe and confident that everything is fine. We have another appointment on Monday.
2 comments:
Congratulations, Kim! I'm so excited for you! I did notice your hair in the picture, before you mentioned it later in the post. :) You look great!
I've had three treatments so far, and I'm starting to lose my eyebrows and lashes. I have a little bit, not much at all, of my hair left on my head. Did all of your hair come out at once, or did it slow after most of it came out...just curious.
Congrats!
ewwwww! just kidding. very educational for your kids. Can't wait to see you!
Annette
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