How to Make Chemotherapy Fun

I sailed through Round 5 without any issues. I'm sitting here scratching my head, thinking did it really happen? The only reason I know it did is that I'm borderline nauseous even with my grocery cart of anti-nausea drugs. Oh yeah, and the fact that I'm sleeping about 16 hours a day. My sister and Dan did all the Rounds with the dirty work which included watching me turn green, cleaning up barf, feeding me if I was able to eat, and wondering if after so many hours sleeping I was still breathing. But this Round was different. I had fun this round because first off, I knew to keep loaded with anti-nausea drugs and second, I had a relay team of help, so I felt like I was in social hour. I got to catch-up with some of my friends which made me happy, even as I was getting chemo plumbed in.

I have to say Day 2 was the most fun for a variety of reasons. As I'm bouncing off the walls from the cafe mocha that Kim bought me, I came down off the ceiling for a moment to let my doctor know how much I appreciate all the care and concern he has given me! He truly is The Best!!! After treatment, Kim and I met up with Steven to pick up some meals he made for me. Oh yeah, why not have another espresso?! We stuck to caffeine even though you see all the wine bottles behind us. Kim got me home in time before I passed out and she would have had to drag me into the house to bed. I slept the rest of the afternoon. Had dinner and slept till morning. I think I have to put this as one of my all time most fun days at chemo. If being happy adds to the healing process, I'd say those chemo drugs got a big boost of happiness help this Round!