Friday, 1/21 -- Getting "used" to the "new" "normal"

Now that a few days have passed on this new kind of chemotherapy, I am more familiar with what I can expect as far as side effects.

So far:
Slight numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.
Chemo Brain, for a few days. It gets better each day.
Weakness and fatigue. I feel like I haven't slept in days, but I can't take a nap. I just don't fall asleep.
Sadness. When I feel physically low, I feel sad and weepy. That's normal for anyone... I guess. It's normal for me. "Normal" is a funny word.

I slept on my side for a few hours last night. That has been my trademark sleeping position, but I couldn't do it while my back was sore. I curled myself around a pillow, tucked the covers in tight around me. Gently scratched my back and legs. Felt one of the cats creep in to lay in the crook behind my knees. It felt like I was being hugged to sleep. I could reach Lyn while she slept and I could feel her warmth. It flowed up my arm and through me. Heaven must be something like this.