Anne: 1, Chemo: 0

Well round 1 of chemo is in the books! Although I've been told I probably won't be feeling its side effects until well into the weekend. So in the meantime,  tomorrow will include a Neulasta (bone-marrow-maker injection), some IV fluids, and a bunch of steroids should keep me feeling well!

The day started with some lab work, and a quick visit to my oncologist who answered some last minute questions and prayed with me. (Have I mentioned how much I love him?!) Then it was down to the oncology lab to find my seat in an awesome, rickety 1987 recliner. At least they brought me some warm blankets. And it's a good thing I have some awesome friends who also gifted me with amazing blankets, because let's face it, they are way cuter & warmer ;)

1 round down, 3 more to go!

 

 starting the drugs - this was the Taxotere. I was thanking God for no horrible reaction!

  

I have the BEST hair stylist in the world - she just happens to be an amazing friend too :) She came by to bring me a vanilla latte & some cake pops. Starbucks makes ANY day into a great day!

Sweet Andy stayed by my side the entire day. He was especially helpful when they couldn't find, and then blew, my vein. (I don't have a port). I think I may have squeezed the feeling out of his hand while they continually dug for a vein to use. Ugh. We'd planned on being there for 6 hours and packed like it'd be a weekend; I'm sure the nurses were secretly laughing at us. Turns out we were only there for about 4 hours total and it went by so quickly. I think it helped to have 3 visitors - a sweet cancer friend named Nancy brought me an ELECTRIC blanket! :), Hillary brought Starbucks, and Leigh, our pastor's wife, brought us lunch. We felt so blessed to have wonderful friends taking care of us! Thank you for all the love, support, and prayers too - they were all felt and make the day much easier to process!

 And this lil stinker loved celebrating dinner out tonight. I was feeling great so we decided to eat good meal while I could handle it.

"The suffering won't last forever. It won't be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ -eternal and glorious plans they are!- will have you put together and on your feet for good"

1Peter 5:10