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Just wondering how you're getting on. Must be well past the halfway mark for today, anyway? Thinking of you, don't know if the vibes will reach so far :)
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Midkid, while I don't know what chemotherapy is like, please know that I will be keeping you in my prayers. You've written how the prayers, good thoughts, positive energy and love from this site kept you going while you were undergoing the tests for dx; I hope our love helps in some small way as you take the first steps to beating back and conquering this cancer!
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Sending prayers & good wishes your way, Midkid. Take it day by day. They will prescribe medication for you for nausea if you need it. You may not even have nausea.

Treatment for lymphoma has come a long way. Have faith & try to keep positive; attitude is everything.

Thank Heaven you found it early. Thank Heavens you have physicians in your family ; I am sure they are looking out for you.

This journey is intimately yours. Don’t base anything on what you’ve heard about the journey of others. Again, take it day by day.

Regarding losing ing your hair, that’s tough, but fortunately these days there are options for wigs and a chance for you to have a little fun picking them out.

Try to remember to hydrate well. The staff will have an easier time finding a good vein for the infusion, plus hydration is important. As is nutrition - I suggest you think about purchasing Ensure or Boost as a supplement if your appetite is affected.

You can beat this. There are many success stories out there. As a nurse I have seen people work full time during their chemo, as you said. I had a specific client who is a school janitor and he continues to work full time, & he is in his 50’s & in remission.

Go in there with your chin up, knowing that you have a family that loves you & has your back. Draw on your faith if you are a believer. Thank goodness you have access to the best healthcare in the world.

Get through it one day at a time. You got this....
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Much love and prayers. May God give you Comfort, strength and courage. Hug🌸
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Sending thoughts of healing & hugs of peace. I hope your mind allows your body to rest.
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Love and hugs and you can do it!

Visualize the big burly and mean looking buff chemo - ites beating up the cancer cells.
Pow!
Kaboom!
Take that, you!
Get out! And stay out!


Sparkles
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Putting you in prayer for healing Midkid as well as the medical people and your family.
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Praying for your comfort tonight as you get ready for the first treatment and for your healing in the weeks ahead. If you want to save hubby's interiors I suggest a couple of large plastic drink cups; they're easier to hold and target when you're sick.
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Sending you many healing wishes, prayers and positive thoughts. You have A LOT of support around here.
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Sending positive thoughts, and hope for not too much barfing, at this scary time!
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You have ALL my support AND THEN SOME!!

My dear son is a survivor, and has THRIVED since he was treated, and my prayers are with those in treatment, and I’m shoving you to the top of my list.

Keep us all up to date. A friend, also a survivor, lost her hair and when it grew back, it was thicker and glossier than what she’d lost.

Ride over this, and come back to us at the other side..... ANN
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Midkid, best wishes on this new journey. Know we are all thinking of you and rolling eyes at hubby.😉
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I understand being terrified beyond reason.  Although I have not experienced chemotherapy (YET), I can see the "Infusion Room" each time I go to my Hematologist / Oncologist office to have my "Smoldering" Multiple Myeloma checked on.  And it scares me that I might have to have chemotherapy.  😵

Maybe listening to soothing music during the infusions might be helpful and make the time go by quickly.

Take care of yourself during this time.  Hire a housekeeper and whomever else you need to keep DH from freaking out (going to bed 24 hours/day).

{{{HUGS}}} and Prayers 🙏  , a colorful scarf or turban 👒 and a barf bag 😊.
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You are making perfect sense!
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Many hugs and prayers Midkid.
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Love and light. It’s your journey and you reserve the right to feel however you want to. If you need to, check into a hotel and give the kids phone #. Don’t get into fixer mode when your DH not if freaks out. It’s our party and we’ll cry if we want to or barf or sleep. Housekeeper!!!!
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Sending you lots of prayers and good wishes for an easy go of things with your treatments. My ex had/has stage 4 colon cancer and got through all of the rounds of chemo with minimal side effects; he has some lingering neuropathy in his feet and hands, but that's the only long-lasting thing he's dealing with. And, by the way, his PET scans are 100% clear of cancer! The nurses were wonderful with him, and able to give him some meds for nausea that worked beautifully. He's a giant baby, so for a person like HIM to come out with THIS kind of ease & wonderful prognosis is very hopeful for YOU!
All the best; and be sure to stay in touch with us because we all DO care about ya!
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Midkid,

Thinking of you today.

We are here and have your back.

Let others help or ask your daughters for help. You must take care and be easy on yourself.

You got this!
(((Hugs)))
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Good thoughts, prayers and love to you.
Try not to look to far ahead, just get through one day, then the next. Sometimes the time horizon is too daunting. Self care, focus inwards and you will get through this. You are strong and capable!
{{{hugs}}}
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(((((((hugs))))))) and prayers for treatment to be easy and successful. I truly believe that you got this beat!!! Do whatever you have to to make life as easy for you as possible. This is the time to put you first.
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HUGS AND HUGS.

And that hug I used to use all the time before AC remodelled - IT'S OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY.

If your chemo nurses are anything like ours, they will be lovely and they will be fine with it however you want to cope. I wouldn't pay too much attention to how other people managed. They're not you. Heroes or big fat babies alike, they had to please themselves and so must you.

Take treats in case you want them, but put them in a zipped bag so that you don't even have to look at them if you don't.

I just had an evil thought about DH's brilliant idea of taking you for lovely long drives and the possibility of making him deeply regret that offer - but I'll keep it to myself. I didn't know he had leather interiors. 😈

I'll wish you courage, but only if you promise not to use it more than is sensible. Brave faces are not helpful to good nursing care.

We'll be here when you're safe home again.
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Midkid58 Jul 2019
Dh wanted to go for a 'long drive' when chemo was over--seriously, didn't I want to drive up a winding canyon road when my tummy was kinda sick?

It's how HE copes---trick will be him learning to let me cope how I DO and then not being angry b/c I'm not acting like he wants me to.
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Praying for you, Midkid, and for all your family. Courage dear one. I think Barb’s suggestion to get a housekeeper during this time is excellent.
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Midkid, you have my prayers and best wishes for a quick treatment course and complete healing. AND super-cute hair afterwards! :)

You got this! You are strong!
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We're all with you Midkid. Sending you best wishes, prayers, and support. Will be thinking of you as you embark on this next phase of your healing.
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Prayers, good thoughts and lost of (((((hugs)))))) going out to you, dear lady!

We have your back!

I stand by my recommendation to hire a housekeeper, at least 1X per week, until this is over. Ask one of your kids to set that up.

Again, ((((((hugs))))))).
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Midkid58 Jul 2019
OD is sending her cleaning lady out for me--what a gem (both of them!)
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Midkid58, sending you hugs, and smooth sailing. Thank goodness you caught this early.

I've been down the cancer trail ten years ago. Also, my sig other had no patience for anything medical, unless he was the patient... [rolling eyes]. Thus, I also was pretty much on my own.

I also had been wondering why things happen to us.... like, what did I do wrong? I never even had an overdue library book !! The surgeon said stress was the factor in my case, as I had no other markings. And caregiving was filled with stress.
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