Quiet Days

The first week after chemo is usually very quiet (actually you *hope* it's really quiet!)

Robin has been napping every day. She is typically in bed until about 3pm and then she'll come downstairs and lay on the couch to watch TV or some movies until bedtime. She occasionally has some small aches and pains (e.g. one medication gives her a headache) - but it's nothing like the leg pain she was experiencing just last week! Mainly she is wiped out of energy. Luckily she hasn't exhibited any strong side effects yet. She had one brief episode of dry heaves Sunday and then last night just before bed another episode which lasted a few minutes. She'll typically sit until the feeling passes - then I usually end up standing over her giving her a light hug while she leans her head against me. Today she'll be sure to start taking the anti-nausea medicine around the clock

It's usually quiet around the house in the post-chemo days. We usually turn the telephone ringer off and we don't make many phone calls (it's like maintaining radio silence). However, when folks do leave messages we always make sure they get to Robin. I'm hoping she will be getting some energy back by later in the week and then we might actually be able to go outside for a walk (or at least to the local mall for an indoor walk)!