DrIP DriP drIP: Chemo Session #1

Here we are.  Lunch packed, movies in tow, books and magazines on hand.  Cuss, you'd think we were going on a weekend get away or something.  Nope, we are going to the cancer center for my 1'st chemo session.  6 hours, that's how long it's going take.  6 hours.  Dam right we got movies and other distractions.  Thats a days work right there!!!!
First thing first. Vitals checked. They are good and blood needs to be drawn and sent to the lab before chemo can be administered.  OK, here we go with the blood drawing.  Surprisingly, it is not that bad now that I have my port in place.  They have this freezing spray that they spray on the skin, so now I don't feel a thing.  This spray is the best thing since lemon cake.  And I loooovvveee me some lemon cake (or pie)!!!!.
I'm all comfy in my little room.  I call it my pod.  It looks like a hospital room but smaller.  The pod comes equipped with a television and DVD player, and it's very own, pull out toilet, inconspicuously built into what looks like an under sink cabinet.  A bed for me, and a nice recliner for my always present boyfriend, Aaron.  Look at us,  two peas in a POD.
Blood work is back, and all systems a go.  Bring on the chemo drugs.  Anti-nausea drug first up to drip.  Then comes my cocktail of 4 chemo drugs.  All together, it will take them 4 hours to separately drip (thru the IV).  The nurse gives me something to relax, and it's show time.   I can just lie back and watch a movie, or two, considering how long we will be here.  But, nope, instead, the relaxing drug has done well at it's profession, and I am fast asleep.  When I awake, It is time to go home.  Vitals checked again, and away I go (of course with a list of things of what to expect, and a list of reasons I should call the hospital.....)

I'm shocked,  I feel fine.  I think I can drive home.  Aaron won't let me.  Bad idea anyway, because once we start moving, I am fast asleep, again.   We made it home, and all I want is food, bath (scalding hot), and my bed (oooooooo my bed.  that's me rubbing my hands together in anticipation of my bed).    Lets see what happens tomorrow.   Nighty night.