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10.37 and I can't sleep again!Tomorrow I start my chemo.I had the same trouble sleeping the nights before my mastectomy!All I can say is,thank goodness for the online network ! It sort of feels like another family when the rest of the house has gone to bed.Sending good vibes to any other ladies out there that are still awake,and I bet there are a few:)Robynxox

tonyam · Answer

Yep,I'm still up.I think we all have trouble sleeping before treatment.I was a cot case before my chemo.When I arrived at the chemo unit,I was ready to do a runner.Everyone was sitting in their chairs with their beanies on and arms outstretched.The nurse took a few goes to get the cannula in a vein and by this stage I was climbing the wall.They ended up giving me a "calm you down pill" and I was ok after that-what a sook! I felt ok afterwards and went for lunch.It hit me around day 3. Good luck for tomorrow-I'm sure you'll be braver than me but if not then ask the staff for a chill pill!&nbsp; Tonya xx

tonyam · Answer

Yep,I'm still up.I think we all have trouble sleeping before treatment.I was a cot case before my chemo.When I arrived at the chemo unit,I was ready to do a runner.Everyone was sitting in their chairs with their beanies on and arms outstretched.The nurse took a few goes to get the cannula in a vein and by this stage I was climbing the wall.They ended up giving me a "calm you down pill" and I was ok after that-what a sook! I felt ok afterwards and went for lunch.It hit me around day 3. Good luck for tomorrow-I'm sure you'll be braver than me but if not then ask the staff for a chill pill!&nbsp; Tonya xx

janey235 · Answer

I'm still up too. I also remember the unknown of the start of chemo. In the days leading up to it, I was sooooo dreading it but, funnily enough, on the day I was quite calm. I guess I knew I had to have it so I resigned it to.  The first one is always the hardest but you will soon get into a routine. You'll know what to expect. I remember reading from one of our Pink Sisters' posts recently to think of the chemo as shrivelling up those nasty little bugger cancer cells and killing them which is a great way to think of it. You'll do just fine Robyn. Hopefully you'll come through without too many side effects. I'm sending you big hugs for tomorrow.
Lots of love
Janey xxx

janey235 · Answer

I'm still up too. I also remember the unknown of the start of chemo. In the days leading up to it, I was sooooo dreading it but, funnily enough, on the day I was quite calm. I guess I knew I had to have it so I resigned it to.  The first one is always the hardest but you will soon get into a routine. You'll know what to expect. I remember reading from one of our Pink Sisters' posts recently to think of the chemo as shrivelling up those nasty little bugger cancer cells and killing them which is a great way to think of it. You'll do just fine Robyn. Hopefully you'll come through without too many side effects. I'm sending you big hugs for tomorrow.
Lots of love
Janey xxx

robyn_w · Answer

Thank you .i have a wonderful husband who is going to come with me,and the most amazing daughter who has just been running the house lately.I have suddenly become quite useless!!!!!!I will let you know how I go?

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