Wednesday.
Finally managed to get to sleep about 10:30pm but woke up at 3:00am. I felt a little bit sick when I woke up and have still got the nasty smell in my nose. I wasn't sure if I should take my anti sickness meds as I didn't feel ghastly so I just tried to take my mind off things instead. I had a little look at twitter and Facebook and then read a book for a little while, and munched on some ginger nuts......THE BISCUITS!! *tuts* *rolls eyes*
The sicky feeling soon passed but I still felt wide awake. I finally managed to nod off again at about 5:45am.
I took my first steroid tablets at 7:00am this morning with my breakfast. By 8:30am my face was very red and hot but I had no temperature. This is good because if my temperature rises above 37.5 then I have to go straight to the hospital as it could be a sign of infection.
10:00am and I am starting to feel very anxious. I think this is the effect of the steroids as they can make you feel very hyper and wired. Practicing my relaxation techniques help this a little although the fear of a panic attack is playing at the back of my mind a bit.
12:00pm and my mum comes round to pay me a little visit. I take my second dose of steroids with my lunch and I think my mum being here helps to take my mind off of my anxiety. That and the jam doughnuts she bought for me.
At 2:00pm and its time for me to have my first white cell boosting injection. I can't face doing this myself so hubby does it for me. I act like a complete baby and keep pulling away every time that hubby approaches me with the needle but after about 5 minutes I get brave and the injection is given without any further problems. Luckily I only have to have one of these a day for seven days.
The rest of the day goes by without any real worries. I feel a little tired so spend the day in bed but I have no nausea or sickness which I'm very happy about. I still can't really stomach a full dinner though so hubby makes me a cheese and ham sandwich with some crisps and I continue to munch on my ginger biscuits.
I am asleep by 10:00pm
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