Hello, world!
Here's the 411 on this week so far. Yesterday morning, I went up to LDS Hospital and had a port inserted. (I'm pretty clever and if you click on the word port in the previous sentence, it shows you exactly what port I now have as my bosom buddy.)
The port placing procedure (extra points for alliteration) went well. They had to put the IV in my hand, which is not ideal because it hurts more there, but it cemented the idea that this port might be a good thing! Everything was really chill, except they used bright blue soap all over my neck and chest that doesn't want to come off of my skin. I can't decide if I look more like I got in a bar fight or I cuddled a smurf, but either way, I'm pretty sure all the men find it super attractive.
Yesterday I slept most of the day while mom (AKA an angel) did all my laundry and cleaned the house. Score! Sleeping last night was a little rough. The port was bothering my skin and I think my insides were having a difficult time accepting their new neighbor, because oh boy I was sore. This morning I was sore, but it wasn't terrible.
I went to school today and had an easy day - just library time, reading, and an easy assignment. I don't have a prep or blank period in my schedule, so I teach all 5 periods every day, and I was super tired by the end of the day! I had told Michelle to come pick me up at 4, but I called her at 3 and made her come early because I just wanted to take a nap. Naps are my favorite thing.
Seventh graders aren't the most tactful people in the whole world, and one of them came up behind me today and said, "Oh! It IS your own hair still!" ...Thank you, tiny child, now walk away before you fail my class. He's an awkward child in general, so I let it slide. Let's hope he gets better at this whole social relations thing before he starts dating.
I start chemo on Friday, and I'm ready to go! I'm just deciding which flavor of Iceberg shake to get after my treatment. Strawberry or Lemon Custard??? Stay tuned to find out. Try not to let the suspense kill you.
You do know that most people try and be like their parents but they don't go so far as to get a matching Port.
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You're awesome. I hope you find that your students will be more of blessing at certain times of difficulty than you anticipated. Thanks for the smiles in that blog. Hang in there.
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