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Hi all,
I had my 2nd round of Cytoxan 11 days ago. I also had 1 gram of pulse steroids with the infusion. I did not rebound nearly as quick as I did the first time or at least I don't think I did. Some of the side effects of chemotherapy are the same as the symptoms that led to getting chemo in the first place.
The next thing that occured was that last week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I had to get up early to make sure my son got off to school. My husband usually does this job but he had a teaching job for 3 days that had him leaving the house long before son goes to catch the bus. My hat is off to the mothers here who are getting up every single school day to get their children off to school. I really don't know how you do it. The first day was fine and I managed semi ok, mostly by vegging in my recliner. I also had to take care of dinner all 3 days as my husband was prepping for the next day each night. Fortunately I planned the meals ahead of time and kept everything as easy as possible. My son helped as much as he could. By Thursday I was totally thrashed. Looked forward to the weekend when I could just relax.
Friday wake up to hot weather. News said that the heat wave would end by Sunday evening. Here it is Sunday evening and no relief. Now the news says the hot weather will be with us till Thursday or so. My husband as bought a room airconditioner for the room I am in now. It is my sewing room and also has my computer. I will not let him put it in until the weather cools down. Not sure the actual numbers but I would bet it was in the high 90's yesterday and low 90's today.
Life with Lupus is always interesting but not always fun. Just wanted everyone to know why I have been so quiet lately.
Karen
I had my 2nd round of Cytoxan 11 days ago. I also had 1 gram of pulse steroids with the infusion. I did not rebound nearly as quick as I did the first time or at least I don't think I did. Some of the side effects of chemotherapy are the same as the symptoms that led to getting chemo in the first place.
The next thing that occured was that last week Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I had to get up early to make sure my son got off to school. My husband usually does this job but he had a teaching job for 3 days that had him leaving the house long before son goes to catch the bus. My hat is off to the mothers here who are getting up every single school day to get their children off to school. I really don't know how you do it. The first day was fine and I managed semi ok, mostly by vegging in my recliner. I also had to take care of dinner all 3 days as my husband was prepping for the next day each night. Fortunately I planned the meals ahead of time and kept everything as easy as possible. My son helped as much as he could. By Thursday I was totally thrashed. Looked forward to the weekend when I could just relax.
Friday wake up to hot weather. News said that the heat wave would end by Sunday evening. Here it is Sunday evening and no relief. Now the news says the hot weather will be with us till Thursday or so. My husband as bought a room airconditioner for the room I am in now. It is my sewing room and also has my computer. I will not let him put it in until the weather cools down. Not sure the actual numbers but I would bet it was in the high 90's yesterday and low 90's today.
Life with Lupus is always interesting but not always fun. Just wanted everyone to know why I have been so quiet lately.
Karen