Napping
How many hours can one person sleep in a 24 hour period? At the moment, I can only sleep for about 6 hours at a time, but then find myself crawling into bed about 5 hours later. Sleep for two hours, up for a few more before I crawl right back. The cat seems to enjoy the constant company.
I didn't know I could feel this tired, and I have some experience with being tired. I had a baby, who grew into a toddler, ran a non-profit that required at least 12 hours per day, traveled on tour, did I mention motherhood? Well, those stages of my life were only preparation for chemotherapy!
Dr. Roger and Nurse Jenn did warn me about this however, so I am not surprised. I am simply impatient. I want to feel better now!
I didn't know I could feel this tired, and I have some experience with being tired. I had a baby, who grew into a toddler, ran a non-profit that required at least 12 hours per day, traveled on tour, did I mention motherhood? Well, those stages of my life were only preparation for chemotherapy!
Dr. Roger and Nurse Jenn did warn me about this however, so I am not surprised. I am simply impatient. I want to feel better now!
posted by *susan* at
3:55 PM
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I hear you on the napping front. I sleep about 8 hours a night, but then I need three hours of sleep after every 5 hours of being awake the rest of the day. Sheeeeesh. You know, I thought when you got older you were supposed to need LESS sleep!
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Anonymous, at 7:23 PM
Laura,
Spent much of today [well the part that wasn't horizontal] going through the Soup & Stew book and thinking of you. The weather has me dreaming of black bean soup.
Will let you know how the recipes I have marked come out.
Thanks!
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*susan*, at 8:45 PM
Yawnnnnn. My doctor says that this will pass relatively quickly when chemo is done, and I can hardly wait! I'm glad you're getting the naps and sleep that you need, though.
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Kristina, at 5:20 PM
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