2nd Round AC, a bit harder

Ruth and Annie - good to hear your comments, especially yours Ruth about 2nd round of AC.  I had first round last Monday 2 July and felt actually really well on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Thursday the constipation set in and I did not act quickly enough so have spent a lonnnngggg weekend working it out so to say, but feeling much lighter now.  Used stewed fruit and hot water did not want to go to drugs if at all possible.  However, I am concerned that I may now go the opposite direction so eating Premium saltines, dry toast and a little fruit.  This is really a swinging sort of thing isn't it.

Was also hoping that Round 2 would be as good (as that was) as Round 1 but will be cautious according to your comments and try to structure my work week around tiredness etc.  Fortunately can work part days and shift hours due to my lovely and loyal workmate and manager.  Worry that she will run out of steam at some stage also.

All the wonder drugs for nausea did their job this time and I was spared that part of the process and hoping that this will continue to be the case.  Did not even need to use the ones for in case it really got me.

Am thinking of having head shaved next Friday 20th as I already had in my ultra planning way - and as my hairdresser going off to have baby No 2 - booked for a "cut and colour".  Will see how the hair goes this week and likely get her to do a special cut on the Friday and be done with it for a little while at least.

Thinking of both of you and hope that this does get better and not worse and that it is all worth the drama of the moment.  They tell me this about Quality of Life and that is what I am aiming for as have all family from the States coming in December for a big family Xmas.

Jaci