First chemo cycle

I finished chemo 13 months ago:) The first cycle is by far the worst,because you really have no clue what to expect,even though you can read a lot here.Until you actually go through it,you just don't know.Some time ago,there was another lady on here whose husband was cranky at her during chemo.Lots of people came on here and had their say about him,(me included)but I feel with something like chemo,the people who love you are also the most scared.And fear often presents itself as anger! I think you will find that the second cycle will be easier.Can you perhaps download some if the brochures on here that your husband may read? It might help him to understand. Try leaving them laying on the coffee table?:) Try to remember also,the first 3 or 4 days after chemo,you have to drink at least 3 litres of water.It flushes the toxins from your body,and is so important.Squeezing a little fresh lemon juice into it makes it easier to drink so much.Like you,I had nausea( especially the first round) but I didn't vomit.My oncologist told me that the thing to do,is take all the medication you get given,BEFORE you have any symptoms.I used to take my nausea tablet and my constipation medication,as soon as I came home from chemo!!!You are at day 7 today,and usually by about 8 or 9 you will see that you are starting to feel better.Just stay away from crowded places in the second week.By the third week,you will be back to normal and thinking,hey I can do this,then it all starts again!!!!!!!!Stay connected on here,as it really can help you through the tough days.You CAN do this,and you WILL.Sending you a big cyber hug.xoxoxCheers Robyn