Flash Away

Ok so it’s almost one week post chemo #2 and things have gone well. I didn’t have any nausea this time around so that was good. I also got my Nuprogen shot which helps keep my white blood count up. That means no major fatigue this time around. I was able to spend Saturday at my church carnival. I literally was out there for 8 hours with no major issue. Last chemo round, Saturday and Sunday weren’t my best days.

So today’s lesson is brought to you by the letter F (said in my best Sesame Street Voice). My biggest current complaint is HOT FLASHES. Every month I get this shot which is supposed to keep my lady bits protected from the chemo. One of the side effects of this is menopause symptoms...hence the hot flashes. These things are a pain in the butt to say the least. They don’t last super long but they happen multiple times per day. Unfortunately the pills I have to take for five years after I’m done with chemo could also cause hot flashes. I am not amused in the least. It’s causing me to have insomnia at night and be randomly uncomfortable during the day. It’s on my lovely list of things to talk to my doctor about even though I know she can’t do anything about it.

On a side note I’m back on my work-out game big time. I’m trying to hit the gym daily (Monday – Friday) either before I start working or during lunch. I feel great and my mood has definitely leveled out. I even bought a work-out mat so I can do full body exercises. I’m working out in my neighborhood gym since no-one really uses it and I have space to do everything. Of course I’m not going to overdo it and am taking baby steps. I’m 100% staying away from any chest exercises. I’m still cooking up a storm and did Roasted artichokes and a chicken meal. It was so awesome! I posted the picture below.

On the hair update I'm still enjoying the wigs but of course the hot flashes are now turning that into no fun. I told someone the other day that it's like playing dress up everyday. I get to decide who I want to be. I had a spurt of hair loss today when I went to take my shower after my work-out. It had already started growing back from when I cut it 2 weeks ago. I'm considering shaving it again but i'm not sure. Hopefully a bunch more will come out tomorrow and i'll be smooth by the end of the week. If not then it's razor time!