Yesterday was filled with sleep. While the chemotherapy cocktail was dripping into me I was snoozing. Before and after meals I snored. By the time 9pm came around I was ready to sleep the night away.
Kasha left the hospital around 9:15pm. (She had been with me since about 5pm this evening, after work.) My mom, Marsha, was here to “fill her shift” through the night. I had my “briefs” changed, positioned myself on my side, and drifted off to sleep.
Throughout the night I sometimes wake myself up with violent body jerks or loud snorts and snores. I’m not sure if it’s the drugs that lead to all this. I was always a quiet, steady sleeper before. Anyway, I managed to stay prone until about 3am when I was tempted to get up and geek on the computer. I resisted and slept even more.
At 5:30am I was finally up for good. My nurse was in to provide drugs and draw blood (that’s Cornell from Romania- one of my favorites here). My PCT (Patient Care Technician) cleaned me up and now here I am, ready for the day. About 8 hours of sleep. What used to be a standard for me is now hard to catch all at once, and I’m sure the extra winks will help. Maybe I won’t feel so drowsy this afternoon as a result.
Never underestimate the need for sleep. That’s what I’ve learned. When tempted to watch another hour of TV or stay glued to the computer, give it up and get to bed!
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I’m glad you slept. I needed it too- went to bed at 8:00 last night.
That’s so good to hear, Morgan, and so great to read your words again. Thank God for Kasha and your Mom. As great as the nurses and doctors are it’s so good to have loved ones to help with the rest. Love you.
I think of you daily. I’m always getting updates from Lance. You are an inspiration. We Love you. Betysue and Bill