Getting ready for round three. This time will be very different than the first two sessions because Nog is here. He wants to come with me tomorrow for the FULL DAY just so he can see exactly what I’ve been going through. For future sessions I will probably still do two ‘shifts’. One person to come with me for the oncologist appointment and another for the chemo session…
I took my oncologist’s advice and booked the blood test for the day before (today) so that the chemo day didn’t end up being too long. And it worked out quite well. Nog and I left the house around 7.45 and had a very pleasant bike ride to the hospital in the cool early morning air. And we were back home by 9.30. So I think I will do this from now on.
Tomorrow I have to see the oncologist at 10.00, which means I’ll probably get in to see her around 11.30. Then, if everything is okay with my bloodtest, I can book my chemo session, which probably won’t happen until the afternoon (I’m guessing). So that part of the day is kind of up in the air. Not sure whether to bring sandwiches so I don’t end up faint from hunger like last time, or just play it by ear. I’m reckoning on having some time between the oncologist and the chemo to grab something to eat somewhere and, if not, then Nog can always get something from the cafeteria.
There’s a lot less prep to do this time in terms of getting the apartment cleaned up, cat litter changed, etc, because Nog will be here to help with all that. But I’m feeling much less prepared emotionally, probably because the after effects were much worse last time, and so I am really really dreading tomorrow and the week to come.
Meanwhile, I just got a phone call from Pipocas. She’s still away on holiday in the States and will be back next Sunday. But it was so great to hear her voice. I’ve missed her so much, and I’ll also miss her tomorrow because somehow I always feel stronger and safer when she’s with me.
And that’s it. Other than picking out a good book to reread from my library (I’ve also got a Hello mag, just in case) and to keep on enjoying cold beverages for a few more hours. Wish me luck! 
casa azahar 
Good luck, Az! I’m keeping you in my thoughts.
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That all sounds hard. š¦ I’m glad you’ve got someone close to help with the little details.
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Good luck, Dahlink…
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Good luck, hope it isn’t as hard this time.
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I hope all goes well. I’ll be thinking of you.
And I’m so glad Nog can be there with you this time.
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Good luck, I’m thinking of you.
And take sandwiches, just in case – you don’t have to eat them if you don’t want to, and they’re probably nicer than anything found in a hospital cafeteria!
*hugs*
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I’m glad you’ve got someone to ‘deal’ with the details…I’m sure cat litter is not something you’re going to want to deal with come tomorrow!
Hugs from Metro and me….
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Thanks everyone. I’m on my way now – feeling very nervous. Nog & I are going to walk there – hopefully walking through the park will help calm me down. Well, that and the tranq I just took. Forgot to make sandwiches . . .
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Have a good day – if you can wish someone that on their way to chemo…
*hugs*
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Thinking of you – you will probably read this after returning so you will need this – [hugs]
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I am thinking of you also. And sending hugs. I am at a loss for other words.
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I hope it goes well, and the effects are not as difficult as last time. My thoughts are with you.
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I can’t help but think my email contributed to the freaked-outedness. Email me and we’ll talk; that is not what I meant to do, nor what needs to happen.
And yes, send Nog out to get you food or whatever you need. When I was sick I had people around me and there was so little for them to do they got antsy and sensitive and felt helpless, so quite frankly I would sometimes just ask one to get me a drink so s/he would have something to do. They appreciated the chance to be useful, and I appreciated the drink. Realize your power to help those people, who feel quite helpless. Help them to help you and it is literally win/win.
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Oh please don’t worry, Rain. Nothing in your email freaked me out in the slightest. I just haven’t been doing much emailing the past couple of days, though I have been mentally writing a reply to you. If I don’t get it written down soon I’ll probably give you a call (well, if I can figure out how to do the Skype-to-phone thing). We MUST find you a decent computer!
Anyhow, got through the day … more on that next post.
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