I have to be akward and get every single side effect lol

My hair is also thinning really fast......every time I brush it, theres SO much hair on my brush....the amount that would normally collect in about a month.
My parting is wider than normal too lol

Monday was Chemo day, and also PICC removal day.
Long day at hospital...8:30 till 4:30pm.

I had chemo through the PICC, then it was removed - painlessly, but boy was it a relief! I can actually move my arm (ok, it's a tad sore!)

Booked in to have a central line on the day of my next chemo, and hopefully this will be done properly, and last until the end of treatment.

Met with the doctor first, he asked me how I was, agreed to give me more anti sickness, and said the dexamethasone steroids were a go-ahead. Got some sad news.......after the Stem cell transplant, there will only be a very slim (5% max) chance I will be able to conceive. Quite a blow, seeing as Steve and I were planning to try in the next couple of years.
The doc and I talked about freezing eggs, but there is such a small chance of them being defrosted, and also i'm already not a good candidate because i've had chemo previously.
He is going to speak to a specialist who's doing research on lymphoma and fertility, to see if I have any options.

Anyway, my bloods were ok, so on with the chemo. Felt crap, had the rubbish side effects, but tried to sleep through it, and slept on the way home.

Tuesday (yesterday) wasn't a great day....I stayed in bed most of the day, and flushed myself with lots of fluids - this gets the chemicals out of your body quicker.
Today I feel a lot better......have even been out fridge freezer shopping!

Tomorrow is Day Care day. Looking forwards to that too!

Here are a couple of pictures.........first PICC attempt site (don't worry, just bruises!). This was where it went nearly all the way, but the guide wire wouldn't go in very far! Left me with some nice colourful bruises!
Bruises!

Ok, baring in mind i'm only brushing my hair once a day (and keeping it plaited for the rest of the time.....this is the amount of hair coming out in one brushing!
Hair

p.s. I'm not bald yet.....just got a wide parting

O Hev that arm looks sore.
You sound much happier now that PICC is out!
I am sorry about the fertility news {hugs} but 5% is still 5% I know a few people who have conceived with worse odds than that so don't give up hope. xxxxx

Thanks Ailsa.
Yep, we are hoping to be in the lucky 5%, but if not, there are other options to be considered!

Just got to concentrate on getting better!

Ohh, I forgot, Doc also discussed the Stem cell transplant.....will have my Stem cells harvested after 3rd or 4th chemo probably.
After my last (6th) chemo, I will have about a 6 week break (if eggs are not going to be harvested), then I will be admitted to hospital for a chemo called BEAM.
I will have that for a week, and then have my stem cells back. I will be in isolation quite a bit, so no visitors!
Will be in hospital anything from 2-5 weeks, depending on recovery!

Gosh Hev...that will be hard for you...but worth it in the end. Will you be allowed a laptop?

Ohhh yeah, you can be sure I checked about that!
The hospital I am under (Christies) also have free wireless internet for 'guests'!
You're also allowed your own bed covers, pics on the walls, games consoles etc etc!
So, i'll at least have things to occupy me!

H - you are a very brave person, and I truly hope you are one of the 5 % that are able to concieve too as any child would be lucky to have you. xxx

take care of yourself first though and best of luck with the next round of treatment x

So sorry to hear what you are going through, and those awful side effects.

I also have my fingers crossed that things work out for you on the conception front.

Best of luck with it all xxx

Hevvur, I am so sorry that you are going through all this, I cant understand how I missed all these posts, I have read through from the beginning now. You sound very positive which is great, I am glad they took out the PICC thingy so you are a bit more comfy too.
I wish you all the very best going through your treatment and send lots of hugs and positive thoughts your way. x

Oh that's good Hev. Hospitals can be sooooooo boring. You will have to let us know when it is so we can all keep your interested on here