What wild weather we've had this week with the thunder, lightning and rainy weather. It's nice that we're getting the needed rain. I love the rain. Ok, here's my update for this past week. Despite the rainy cold weather all this week, I was fortunate enough to get a last minute volunteer driver from the American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/SupportProgramsServices/road-to-recovery help drive me to my appointment Wednesday. Yay. I'm so greatful for this wonderful help and program since it's hard to get family to help since they all work and have their own responsibilities. And my hubby can't drive me since my nanny is off on Weds and so he's busy with the kids. And it turned out my brother had some car issues and so it all worked out that I had help from ACS. The volunteer drivers of the program do amazing work and I just want to thank all the volunteers who do it.
The procedure to get my power port in went well and smoothly. But, honestly, the minor surgery was a bit painful even though I was given local anesthesia and also Fentanyl through IV. I almost declined the Fentanyl as I just don't do well with pain meds and don't like the nausea and constipation that follows afterwards as side effects. As soon as the Fentanyl was given, I felt so woosy, dizzy and felt sick to my stomach that I had to be given Zofran to calm my stomach and stop me from vomiting. Good thing I also declined being given the amnesia euphoric Versed medicine too. I was wide awake the whole surgery and felt every "needle" pinch as the surgeon pushed in the plastic tube, which took about an hour to complete. It's now been 3 days since I've had this power port under my left side chest and still feels a bit sore, painful to the touch and very uncomfortable. It's strange to have this plastic tuby device clamped to my neck or jugular vein. I just hope by next week, I'll get used to it and it will be as comfortable as many patients and nurses claim it is and that my chemo, blood draws and CT scan will go smoothly.
This week I started my official reduced 30 hours work week and it's great. I really like as it gives me just the perfect balance to do work that I enjoy and time with the kids. Ethan started his 1 on 1 tutoring too to help him boost his reading and writing skills which he still hasn't fully grasped yet. This kids were off for Spring break this week. Too bad with the stormy, rainy wet weather, we weren't able to take them to outdoor day trips. They had fun hanging out in the yard and at the nearby park. I'll try to make it up this weekend as they'll start a fun art class tomorrow and Emma gets her first play and music class at the local Gymboree. Lots of Love.
The procedure to get my power port in went well and smoothly. But, honestly, the minor surgery was a bit painful even though I was given local anesthesia and also Fentanyl through IV. I almost declined the Fentanyl as I just don't do well with pain meds and don't like the nausea and constipation that follows afterwards as side effects. As soon as the Fentanyl was given, I felt so woosy, dizzy and felt sick to my stomach that I had to be given Zofran to calm my stomach and stop me from vomiting. Good thing I also declined being given the amnesia euphoric Versed medicine too. I was wide awake the whole surgery and felt every "needle" pinch as the surgeon pushed in the plastic tube, which took about an hour to complete. It's now been 3 days since I've had this power port under my left side chest and still feels a bit sore, painful to the touch and very uncomfortable. It's strange to have this plastic tuby device clamped to my neck or jugular vein. I just hope by next week, I'll get used to it and it will be as comfortable as many patients and nurses claim it is and that my chemo, blood draws and CT scan will go smoothly.
This week I started my official reduced 30 hours work week and it's great. I really like as it gives me just the perfect balance to do work that I enjoy and time with the kids. Ethan started his 1 on 1 tutoring too to help him boost his reading and writing skills which he still hasn't fully grasped yet. This kids were off for Spring break this week. Too bad with the stormy, rainy wet weather, we weren't able to take them to outdoor day trips. They had fun hanging out in the yard and at the nearby park. I'll try to make it up this weekend as they'll start a fun art class tomorrow and Emma gets her first play and music class at the local Gymboree. Lots of Love.
Glad all went well and you were able to get a ride last minute. Wish I could of gone with you. I'm super excited for your reduced work schedule what a blessing that is. I think it will be the perfect balance of work and family time for you.
ReplyDeleteYou get more time with your kids! Yay for reduced work hours! :] That (hopefully) means less stress on your plate too.
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