Radiation Vacation Update 1

Belle has been receiving radiation for a week now. During one of our first appointments, Belle had to have a special mask made that would keep her head completely still during her radiation treatments. This mask will be used during every treatment, Belle is not a fan of the mask, I think that could be the worst part for her. I also have to pull all of her hair up on the top of her head in a ponytail, she doesn't like that either. I, on the other hand, think it's funny, she looks like a little turnip. The actual treatment takes about 10 minutes and she gets to listen to her favorite music. She always comes out of treatment with a smile and laughing with the techs and nurses, they love her, it's hard not to love a little girl that looks like a turnip.

So far radiation has made Belle feel more tired and nauseous. The nausea seems to be worse in the morning and then fades away, sometimes it comes back later in the day. She's not tired enough to take naps everyday but falls asleep very easily every night around 7:30 or 8. We were told that she would probably experience these side effects but they shouldn't last long. Other than that, she's a happy little turnip.