1 down, 15 to go

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I made it through my first round of chemo! Hallelujah! I also made it through Annie's birthday weekend, and I was able to participate in everything! Serious praise the Lord here!

I got my chemo Thursday and was really tired that night. I was a little nauseus, but it wasn't terrible. I was on some serious anti-nausea meds for about 6 days, and other than the exhaustion, it wasn't too bad. I slept a lot on Friday, took a nap after Annie's party on Saturday, and took a serious Sunday afternoon nap. My body is crazy achy, but I expected that. I'm not sure if that is from the chemo meds or the shot they gave me to start menopause. (Again, another thing I never thought I'd write at the age of 34.) I was able to get up early and get Annie some birthday donuts on Monday, and I haven't really missed too much this week. We have had amazing family and friends bringing us meals, and that has been SUCH a help! I can rest in the afternoon/early evening and sit and play a game with the kids instead of cooking. That has been huge for me!

Thank you SO much for praying for us! I have truly felt it. This last week hasn't been fun at all, but it hasn't been as bad as I expected. I know it will get harder each round until March. After that, they said the other chemo I will be on is much easier. I am still dreading my hair falling out and all that goes with that. Please pray for peace for me as that happens. I know it is just another step to getting well, but it's just so very hard. Please also pray for David. This is so hard for him as well.

Thank you for loving us and for praying for us. Your texts, calls, emails, and cards have truly lifted us up and been such an encouragement.

I will update the blog with some more info later, and we have a genetic counseling appointment next week. I'm hoping for more information for sure from that meeting. (If they tell me that chemo doesn't help my type of cancer, I may kill someone!) My next infusion is Friday, February 3rd. After that, I will be half way done with the Red Devil. Here we go!