Finishing Round 1, with a few less hairs

We are currently in the 4th of 4 weeks of the first cycle of chemo. I'm feeling pretty good this week since I don't get any chemo on the 4th week of the cycle. 

Surprisingly, I have felt better overall with IV chemo than the TERRIBLE oral chemo I was on before. I feel yucky for Monday-Wednesday on chemo weeks and feeling better by Thursday or Friday.

My cancer markers are moving in the right direction. My exam on Monday was good. The plan is to get a CT scan after the third round to fully assess the progress. Dr. Skinner did say we are starting with 6 rounds but it could be more depending on the effectiveness of the chemo.

Starting last Friday, I noticed that my hair was starting to fall out. It was increasing rapidly by Sunday. Wil and I decided on Sunday that it was time to shave the heads ! 

Wil was the first up so Wilson could see him get it buzzed. Wil had an amazing idea to do mine and Wilson's at the same time. Right down the middle! Midway during my cut, I looked like Rufio from Hook. 

Tuesday, I was able to do a calligraphy project with Emma Hemphill. We had so much fun and I was able to give her some tips and tricks.  She did an amazing job! Then I was able to meet up with my friend, Ann for lunch and a walk in the park. 

Tuesday afternoon, my remaining hair was really bothering me. It would get hung up on the pillow and tug and pull. I could barely tug on it and I was still getting chunks out. I just wanted it out. So with Wil's help, buzzed it closer then shaved it. It felt so much better and made me stop picking at it. 

Thank you all for continued prayers and support. Below are specific prayer requests. 

1. Praise for cancer markers dropping and pray for continued good results. 

2. Pray for my blood pressure to come down (one of the side effects of one chemo- Avastin ) . 

3. Prayers for Wilson and Parker as we transitioned into me not having hair. 

4. Prayers for endurance for the months old treatment ahead of us.