Next chemo is 1 week from yesterday

The thought of it makes me kind of sick.  I am back to feeling pretty much back to normal and knowing that this time next week I'll just have finished having that poison put in my body makes me feel ill.  But I know it's a necessary evil to beat cancer.  And at least now I know when to expect my bad days and I also know it doesn't last forever!

The steristrips came off on my port the other day.  The stitch the surgeon used to close the little sore up top is still hanging in there. I wish it'd fall out because it looks like a weird scab LOL  It feels SO weird but it's no longer super sore, although it does hurt when one of the twins head butts it.

My hair is still pretty it's usual thickness, although my scalp is really tender, which I read is normal before losing hair.  I have noticed a bit more than normal coming out today, but nothing shocking.  I'm guessing from here on out, any extra time with my hair is a blessing since I've been told by all the professionals that it should have started coming out by now.  I'm pretty sure the big shave is coming within the week.


The kids are doing well and are being pretty open with asking me questions.  I keep teasing Emeline that I need her to cut her hair so I can have it made into a wig.  Sweet girl did ask how short she'd have to cut it...so maybe she at least considered it?  I do need to go wig shopping, but I'm not sure where to go.  I guess just google "wig shops near Columbia".  I don't really plan to wear a wig all that often, but I will need a "going out" wig, maybe something fancy and fun.

Our little Mandy is starting to settle in and explore the house.  She now lets us pet her on the stairs but acts like she's never seen us if we try to pet her in the living room LOL  She's super comfy in our room though and even let me clip her nails the other day.  Isn't she adorable?