Yoga......

Y = You

O = Oh

G = Goodness

A = Aren't

FLEXIBLE LAURIE!!!!

I decided to try some yoga yesterday a few hours after chemo because I have heard it helps with nausea, muscle soreness and fatigue.  I was definitely willing to try it if it could ease those symptoms.  So I got out my yoga mat, brushed off the dust and began. To my pleasant surprise it did help ease the nausea and helped with my breathing.  It also felt good to stretch my body a little bit.  But I am so NOT flexible at all!!  I have realized how out of shape my body actually is.  But at least I was trying with baby steps.  During the work-out I would skip the ones I knew I would never get out of once I was in the pose!  So I opted for the easier more relaxing ones.  I am going to keep trying it as it did make me feel a bit better and who knows, maybe I will be able to touch my toes again!!

The yoga did not help me sleep though, unfortunately.  I have luggage under my eyes...not bags...luggage.  I just couldn't get a good nights rest.  I guess it's because I feel like I have the flu and I don't sleep well when I feel sick.  Today I got get my Neulasta shot which will make me hibernate so hopefully I will lose that luggage like the airport!!  (sorry couldn't resist!)

I finally got a smart phone, so have been posting a lot more to facebook.  Thank you to all of you for your love and support.  I read every one of your posts and have been overwhelmed by the love, prayers and support of all my family and friends.  I am so grateful to you all.  God Bless you!