Making adjustments

Yesterday was the first Tuesday since February 8 that we didn’t visit the Infusion Center for my chemotherapy injection.

It took me until the evening to realize that the discontinuance of the routine had me feeling a little “off”.

It would be too much to say that I miss getting blood drawn and drugs injected every single week, but we did get to know and appreciate so many lovely people over the many months — at the check-in desk, in the oncology and radiation departments, and especially in the infusion center, where I spent from two to three hours every single Tuesday.

So, I’m kind of missing the people, and it’s definitely an adjustment.

Of course, just as we were congratulating ourselves on doing a lot less driving, we realized that we’re about to start weekly trips to Sacramento in preparation for the bone marrow transplant.

More adjustments!

A surreal moment at the hairdresser

I got a haircut today and, as usual, we took a minute to schedule my next appointment.

We counted six weeks out, which was perfect timing — right before my departure to Sacramento for the bone marrow transplant.

Except then it hit me — after they collect my stem cells I’ll be receiving a high dose of chemotherapy, which will result in losing my hair. Soooo…that would sort of negate the need for a haircut the week before, wouldn’t it?

Definitely a surreal moment.