round 1

Hi Sharon,  Yes sorry about your "troubles" but there is good news.  Afte the drugs wear off I find that I sleep like a baby.  In fact when it comes to 7pm I am looking for bed.  Mind you I don't have a sleep during the day.  For the first 3 days after chemo - when it is really important to drink heaps - I drink water through a straw.  It is consumed quicker and takes away from the awful taste.  I am presently day 11 after chemo 2 and I feel great.  I had a bad time on my first chemo and spent 6 nights in hospital so I was cheated.  Those nights should have been my good times (this I know from this round).  I am very busy cooking, cleaning, ironing and running errands (to my capacity) whilst I am in the "well period".  I am preparing for the "winter season" so to speak when I will feel lousy after my next chemo.  I keep saying "This is so great to feel well" and I am enjoying it whilst it lasts.  Your time will come too so that is something to look forward to!!!  Take care. XLeonie