Two down and four to go....

Chemo #2 went good. Thomas and I meet with the doctor and we explained how the Benadryl and Tylenol effect me. She understood from last time how bad I was. She said that I would receive only half of the Benadryl and no Tylenol. Yea.....what a relief. I never want to feel that way again. To be a zombie for 12 hours and have a conservation with people who are not even around to hear you talk to them. I just set there for a minute and was so relieved.
   They drew blood and checked my white blood count. It was down a bit but not enough to worry about for now. I just need to make sure I stay away from sick people and keep my hands washed. White blood cells fight off infection. My platelet count was good.
   We made our way to my chair and they begin to hook me up. I have to admit I was afraid. I started to tear up, Thomas touched my cheek and held my hand and said it will be fine. I just knew how I felt last time after all the Tylenol and stuff and I just didn't want to feel that way again.
   Last time I wanted to set in the garden outside the center but I was so out of it I couldn't even hold my head up. I really wanted to set outside today. I started to get cold and I ask Thomas if he would take me outside. So they got the IV in order and outside we headed. The sun felt so good. Thomas noticed that there were some weeds growing around the flowers. He said for me to over look the weeds cause he knows how I hate weeds in a  flower garden. We had a good laugh over me being picky about weeds and I told him when I beat this damn cancer I will come back and weed their garden.
   Linda and Derrick stopped by for a visit and I really enjoyed their company. Sandra came on her lunch hour and set with us for a bit. When my friends visit with me it makes the day go faster. Derrick was making me laugh and Thomas said it was good to see me laugh.
   It took five and half hours for this round and that's about normal. We headed home about 3:30pm. Thomas fixed me a grilled cheese and I laid down for a few hours.
   Sarah came by the house on her way home. She wanted to read my blood counts. She understands all of that stuff and she explained it all to me of what was good and how we need to watch some of the things.
  My only side effect for this round right now is that I get tired fast and I still have that metal taste. I worked today which is great. It keeps my mind off of cancer. I've been giddish most of the day but that is normal. That usually goes away in about 10 days.
   So I guess you could say all is good for now with round #2 behind me. Mental attitude is 100% of it. I refuse to let this damn caner rule my life. I keep pushing forward and leaving cancer in the dust. It will not catch me, I'm to fast for it. I will always stay two steps ahead of it.....