Monday, September 30, 2013

# 4 Week

Went for Dr. Appt. Today for Lab wk  you get results same day. My white blood cells were low that means I cannot be around sick people or places  with big crowds. Need to wear protective mask the nurse handed one to me immediately before leaving office. That's probably why I'm still sick with mouth sores painful plus it's hard for you to eat and drink. I will need a shot to lift up my white blood cells on my next #3 treatment .My diet is soft food and drink with straw. I'm on antibiotic for that ? I'm doing my own researching today I went and purchased L-Glutamine powder which I'll put 1tsp a day in my bottle of water. Chemo and  Radiiation can give you mouth Sores.  It's a yeast infection .Since my blood count is low I can easily get infections . Please continue to pray for me to gain strength .
Much love to all
Rachel


Wednesday, September 25, 2013

#2 Cycle 8 days later

Hello My Dear Friends and Family,
 I feel better today I was struggling on 4th day for 4 days being nausea ,mouth sores, and taste bud . Today I was able to eat a breakfast taco and snacks. Monday 30th I go for Blood Work. I bought a Nurti-Bullet Juicer to help me intake all my veggies and fruits .I'm hoping for a good result on my white blood cell count that fights off infection and if it low you become very weak. My bones can be hurting but I will not put the broom away. Next #3 chemo will be in Oct. 14 Columbus Day.
God Bless
Rachel

Friday, September 20, 2013

Chemo # 2 Sept 19, 2013

I want to thank you for your kinds words and prayers. I was surprised yesterday Dr. Shalan said I needed 4 treatments of chemo I'm halfway there. Followed by a PET Scan (body Scan). I woke up at 2am with stomach ache that went away,5am with headache throughout the day. I was given same medications .The nurses continue to remind me of Nadir days 10 to 14 days .White blood cells get to lowest point your easily to catch a infection . I wear a mask cause my smell is so sensitive i can smell the outside air,different stores have there own smell .i start feeling fatigue .i can't be outdoors no sunlight otherwise my skin be itching! Mouth Sores cleared up with my antibiotic thank god those were painful. You get body aches that's telling me to rest my body. Your constantly eating small meals otherwise you feel fatigue I want to pass out!!! I weigh in 136  from 145. I have a log to track  my side effects each cycle and I keep a log on the foods I eat daily in case my blood counts go low.
Miss everyone,
Rachel

Monday, September 16, 2013

18 Days Later

I have really appreciated everyone's prayers,calls,gifts,etc. it has uplifted my sprits tremendously. I have been so blessed to have wonderful friends and family that care about me and at a time like this you all have me going strong. Hair Ordeal: I feel so relieved now that its all gone . I have a cleaned cut. I could see my dad features and my husband said my brother Daniel. My sister Irene came over Sat night(14th). And she wanted to see how I had removed those French rolls . I removed my bandanna and she said let's shave it now I agree. I was miserable, hair everywhere in my house on myself. Sunday Mass were asked to carry the Holy Communion to the altar ,I was touched God had a plan for me today. I felt so blessed I called Irene and told her Im glad you came over.  2nd chemo treatment is Thursday19th at 2pm. Please Pray that I will be prepared physically and emotionally for the side effects. Hopefully it's the same dosage. 
Love,
Rachel





Friday, September 13, 2013

15 Days Later

First of all thanks for the prayers over the last couple of days. I'm still fighting this mouth sores they're very painful. Yesterday I was able to get antibiotic and Nystatin Oral Suspension (mouthwash).Cousin Wendy has been very helpful when I have pain I just text her and she responds. She's cousin Molly's daughter .And she's a nurse for Chemo Patients. My hair loss is getting worse day by day. My plans are Monday 16th at 1pm at Visable Changes Salon where sister Irene works I'm getting my head shaved and fitted for a wig.I don't want to be shedding everywhere plus Thursday is #2 cycle and I will be to weak to mess with hair.Today, I proved it after washing hair. Look I'm all knots!!!!! Still have a French roll across top on last picture  taken at 4pm..
Don't Laugh too Loud!!!!  
9:00am 
Love 
Rachel





Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Day 12 After Treament

Hello my Family and Friends,
Sorry for not updating my blog . My blood count was normal that's good news. My mornings i wake up with strength .Later my back starts aching I'm tired. Lack of water I was getting dehydrated and causing sores to my mouth and that's very painful..Plus the food I was eating had something to do with that .Yesterday I felt on the back of my head tender I couldn't run my fingers and massage it cause it very tender. Today Tuesday I took shower and there comes alittle bundle of my hair off !!!!!!
Then I'm combing my hair and a bigger bundle comes off !!!! First day My Hair Loss .. Joe panic but I was at peace.. He asked me if I had purchased a hat ? Which I have bandanna. On Sept.19  a Thursday  will be #2 treatment. 
Thang you again so much for all your thoughts and prayers.
Much love to all
Rachel

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Week1

Hello friends and family,
when I wake up in the morning I'm weak feeling exhausted . I sleep at nights without being restless. I keep  myself awake during the day. Xercising and Walking around the house. My bad day was the 3rd day Just feeling nausea thankful they prescribe me a medication that I take only if needed.Thurday 5th I have a check-up appt on blood count.
Thank you for caring and pray that the doctors have the wisdom to know what is needed and the does its job!!!! So far I'm good...