2013/17 Feeling the Effects

My third session of my first cycle of chemo left me feeling nauseous and uncomfortable. I wasn't surprised because I felt the nausea the first two sessions, just not as severely. Kicking myself for not being prepared with something ginger. I was told and had read that ginger helps with this side effect.

I'm counting on feeling better tomorrow.

It was my time using the port. I was still a bit apprehensive. You never know which nurse you're going to get and some I trust or feel more comfortable with than others. Today, I had Jesse, one of the few male nurses at the infusion center, but he knows his stuff and is very empathetic. I didn't even feel a thing when he stuck me.

Thankful, too, for Brie's help when I got home this afternoon. Even though I was nauseous, I was hungry and she obligingly went to The Hat to get us dinner and emptied out the dishwasher. Mom also pitched in by cleaning up the blender I used for my healthy shake.

Still, all things considered, it was a good day. I'll take it.