Sleepless in KY (Chemo 1a, day 8)

I'm tired. I haven't slept since Saturday. My joints hurt...all of them.

I'm trying to stay positive. My mouth no longer hurts and I have a decent appetite.

I had my first treatment of ABVD a week ago today and yesterday as I looked in the mirror I noticed that the severe swelling in my face and neck is almost gone! Is this the chemo already working?!  Could it be?! The swelling under my arm has not gone down as much, but my face almost looks as it did before this whole journey began...now I've heard of this happening after 2nd or 3rd treatment, but never the first.....I'll take it though!

 

..... the pain and sleepless nights will prove to be worth it in the end :D