The day after my first chemo

Hard to believe, but it was just like any other day today.  I don't know what I expected, but so far so good.  I know all days may not be like today, but today felt great.  I was up early at my usual time, 6:30am to get my son ready for school.  Once he was out the door I had a healthy breakfast along with 3 large glasses of water.  I hit the gym an did the elliptical for 40 minutes and even used my arms the whole time.  I did all my rehabilitation stretches and then ran some errands.  I had lunch - organic chicken and veggie soup with a few more glasses of water and then went to physical therapy.  My therapist is starting me on a lot more light weight training which is nice.  I could really feel my muscles working and that felt great.  I went to the medical oncologist office and had my neulasta shot (to stimulate white blood cells) which was not fun.  That shot burns!  Ick!  I went to the mall and treated myself to a Pandora ring.  They have some assorted rings that are all different that you can just stack on one finger.  I decided before chemo that I would buy one for myself after each of my four chemo sessions.  Today I could not wait to go out and buy my first one!  I love it and am wearing it now. Here is the link to my new ring:

http://www.jared.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product1%7C10451%7C10001%7C-1%7C801613100%7C1%7C1.19793


I also dropped $170 at Aveda getting all natural make up and some hair styling gel I can use during the cold cap process.  Wow is that store pricey!  I guess when you can't have products that contain sulfates, parabens or metals you have to pay the price to get stuff!  Oh well.  I know I need to make these changes to be as healthy as I can so it's worth it.  Then I realized it was time to pick up my son from school.

I had a full day.  A great day!  I can't believe it!  I imagined myself waking up barfing and being exhausted.  I know that this can still happen and maybe in the next few days I won't feel so good, but it was nice to feel just like myself today.  I keep telling myself over and over again "I am not going to have all of those side effects.  I don't plan on being sick or losing my hair".  I am going to keep saying this and I am sticking to it!  That's just the way it is.  I am going to keep pushing myself to be healthy and strong.  That's what will get me through this.