End of Day 2 and Mom is hanging in there. As of now she's 4/4 on doses and I don't think there's any reason to think she wouldn't be getting her 5th dose at 11 tonight. That will make her (likely) more than halfway through her treatment as both of the previous cycles she ended up with 9 of the 14 possible doses. But we'll see...
It wasn't too bad of a day today. Mostly so far the side effects have just been bone-crushing tiredness/lack of energy with an accompanying drop in blood pressure/disruption of electrolytes. But so far (and we're all enjoying it while we can) no diarrhea or vomiting.
Though she was tied to a an IV pole for the majority of the day, she did manage to take a nice walk around the floor in the morning, and was able to enjoy visits from Jon, the Davis family four (with double grandchild bonding), and her sister Sue. Meanwhile, Phyllis has been great company and taken really good care of her.
She's very frustrated being (mostly) locked in a bed (which has been a consistent issue for her to deal with over the 3 treatments) but she's taking to heart the comment from one of her friends that there must be a 'jet stream' of healing energy being sent her way and she's planning on riding it as far as she can.
Thanks for the updates. We're sending heaps of mid-Atlantic love! On a side note, great shots with the kiddos!
ReplyDeleteLove you all!
Jo
Just think of being in Hawaii and you are riding the wave of well wishes being sent your way. I know what kind of strength, courage and determination that you have so I know it is going to be a long, long ride.
ReplyDeleteWhen is the earliest that you would expect to come home? I want to make sure I have all of your treats made and safely stored in your freezer.
Only 3 days to go!!!!
Good post! Hope things stay as level as possible!
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs,
Susie