Good Morning!

I'm not sure I could make one that fits as well as the one Mary sent me....it's absolutely PERFECT in that it doesn't slide off my head AND it's nice and cool for warmer weather or hot flashes...whatever the case may be!!! I've packed a few of the very lovely hats that I've received in the mail for today and tomorrow but I've also packed the Nepali cap for use in the House of Care as sometimes it's rather warm in there.
   My bald spots are now covered with a very fine, soft and very light blonde hair...not sure what that's about!!! It's kinda funny though as the bald spots are low and soft and the hair that remains is (obviously) taller and darker...it reminds me of old fashioned velveteen wallpaper....kinda textured...anyone remember that?
    Today I am off for my second chemo treatment. They will access the port for the first time to gather blood for a CBC, liver panels and kidney check for the creatin (sp?) which will determine the strength of the carboplatin (one of the chemo drugs). Apparently they mix it up right there in the building.
    I have a numbing cream to rub on the port about an hour before my appointment so I shouldn't feel any pain, just pressure.
    I'm all packed (we're staying over tonight and home tomorrow) and have made myself a healthy lunch that is very low in sugar. My particular combination of drugs shoots my blood glucose levels up into the 500s. They will check my blood sugars and give me insulin as needed...anyway, I packed a good lunch that won't shoot my sugar levels any higher (whole wheat wrap with red pepper hummus, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and an itty bitty amount of fat free Italian. Then for snacks I have low fat string cheese, cucumber slices and carrot sticks and Greek yogurt. Not bad, huh? I overpacked the food, I always do but I can always share or bring it home. I'd rather have too much than to be attached to the IV pole and starving!!! I have appointments from 10:45 and won't be out of the chemo chair until 7:00ish or so...it's going to be a long day, especially when you add on the 2 hour drive. I have a list of questions for my Dr., mainly concerns about the bone pain. I talked to his nurse yesterday about it and she said he will do something to prevent it or make sure I have something to take for when it begins. YAY.
    Overall, I think I've done ok. I have some nausea but the meds I have (Zofran and another to add to it if that doesn't work in the first hour...never have had to take the second med) very well. I noticed that I don't want much food for the first 2 weeks but during the 3rd week..LOOKOUT! If it isn't tied down or on your plate, chances are, I'm going to find it and eat it. Constant hunger. Why? I have no idea. Good thing this house is full of healthy stuff or I'd be in serious trouble!
    I'll be taking photos today and maybe while I'm in the chair I can figure out how to use SnapFish or Flickr so you can have access to the pics before I add to the montage. I'll just have to see how the day goes!!!
    My turtle and shawl are packed (They go along each time) and now there are worry cats (love the black ears!!!) packed too! I know they are for under your pillow but I'm taking them in my pocket today!! I also have a pair of cutie reminders from church that will be in my room as a reminder...thanks Hardi and Susan!!!...that my church community is with me too.
   Ok. I need to get myself in the shower and pack up my backpack for the day (my bag of self entertainment).

Love to all,

Michelle