Chemo...Round 2

I had round 2 of chemo last Tuesday (November 1.) My oncologist put me on a new 3 day nausea medicine to lessen the side affects of the chemo and Neulesta shot that I got on Thursday following chemo. Thankfully it worked!! My side effects this time were far better, I only got a mild headache this time around with no vomiting. Other then being tired things were better and made my week much easier. Hopefully the next 2 rounds will be the same. 

Unfortunately my most feared side affect began the day before chemo 2...hair loss. By Monday I was losing hair rapidly and had to cut it short. As hard as it was I tried to make it into a positive for my kids, I let them take the initial length off before David cleaned it up. I think they had way to much fun cutting Mommy's hair! By Wednesday it was still coming out heavily and David had to shave the rest off ... that was harder. Ava was initially freaked out about shaving it and couldn't watch but later followed me upstairs and told me "Mommy you look beautiful and it doesn't matter what you look like. I love you no matter what." These words are so healing and helped me get past the loss of hair. As I always tell my clients "It's only hair. I will grow back." For now I will embrace hats and scarves and worry about healing not the things I can't control. 

David and I can not thank everyone enough for all support not only from our family and friends but also the amazing community around us. The out pouring of love has been absolutely incredible weather it's from near and far. Each and every thought big or small touches my heart and gives me strength to fight each and every day. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are all so AMAZING!! XO