Not so good today. Awake from 4.0 again, very uncomfortable and not able to produce anything on the loo, which I put down to the still-narrow anastomosis, but then had diarrhoea 5 times so maybe it is chemo side-effects. I spotted a blackbird busy in the cherry tree while I was washing up, so left the sink and went down the garden to either hang dazzling CDs around the branches or throw a butterfly net over it. By the time I realised I couldn't find the tall steps or any CDs, I had had to return to the bathroom twice, so I have given up. If we don't get cherry and redcurrant jam this year that's too bad.
I didn't record anything on day 5 last time, but I think it may have been a not-nice day. It is easier to cope if there is a pattern, but I have already forgotten what it was like last time. The good days at the end of the cycle make the bad ones fade, which is excellent, but can make you discouraged next time round.
I had a similar experience with the gmail/ googlemail thing;- go with the flow. No-one will abandon you! And I know your scientific mind wants to see some sort of regular pattern, but don't expect one! Everyone is different. Hang in there, Sis, We are all with you.
ReplyDeleteYou did have a bad day last time on about day 5 - with a very sore tummy because we had a conversation about the chemo attacking the cancer cells in your stomach and that that might account for your pain. You were also very tired for a couple of days around day 5.
ReplyDeleteI like your titles - Chemo2 day 5 - sounds like something from star trek!!