Round 3

Well, on Monday I had my third round of chemo and I am happy to report that everything went well yet again. This time I was accompanied by my two friends, Fran and Emily. We played card games most of the time we were there and I dominanted, especially at Uno (and no, they didn't just let me win because they felt bad for me. They fought hard to win, but what can I say? I guess I am just one hard girl to beat). I know I am responding to treatments too! The bump I had found on my neck that really started this whole thing is now just a fraction of the size it was a month ago. I take that as a really good sign. I was also having lung problems because of Hodgkins. My left lung was almost entirely filled with fluid and I had to have it drained. The doctors were surprised to learn that I hadn't been having any trouble breathing with that much fluid in my lungs. The only problem I did have was excessive coughing if you can even call it that. It was just slightly above average coughing. Anyway, after just 2 sessions of chemo I noticed that the coughing has almost completely stopped. Thank goodness for that because of all of the procedures I have had done so far my lungs being drained was the hardest and I am really hoping that I don't have to do it again. I go to see a pulmonologist, on Thursday however, so we will have to wait and see what he says about my improvement.
All of my future chemo appointments will be on Tuesday. We had to move things around because of my school schedule.It should be interesting to see what it will be like to balance school, work, and chemo at the sametime. Although, I have no doubt that with everyone's continuing support and prayers that it will be anyting too tough for me to handle. Next time, marks the half way point for me though! I am so excited!
As for the hair update, I am not quite bald yet, but my hair is still thinning a ton, so I am glad to have it so short. As strange as it sounds, we have found it quite effective to use a lint roller to get any of the loose hairs in the morning so I am not shedding as much during the day. I have really adjusted well to having practically no hair too. It is no longer strange looking in the mirror and seeing a bald head and I have come to love wearing my hats as well. I must admit it can be kind of challenging to find the right hat to go with each of my outfits, but its fun at the same time. I never wore hats before this and its great to get to try something new. Besides, it takes me half the time to get ready now and I love that, more sleep. I might even find my self slightly disappointed when my hair grows back and I have to spend all that time fixing it in the mornings.
I guess that is all I have to report for right now! I'll ttyl :)