Well it’s been a busy couple of weeks since my last post. Let me try to catch you up!
The Neulasta kicked in, and my numbers increased in time for my second infusion. So physically i was ok for the second infusion. However mentally i was still very concerned. The team was very compassionate, and we was able to discuss options available to combat the SE, especially the nausea. Needless to say i got the second dose, (with a lot of prayer) and a couple of prescriptions to see how they would work. During the exam, it was also discussed that the tumor seems to have almost gone away. As a mass it is very hard to find, it seems to be breaking apart – i think the term used was “it was melting”. PRAISE GOD!
Similar to the first infusion, some SE started the next day, and so did the new prescriptions. The first couple of days were still a little rough, so i called and we discussed some changes in how to take the meds. After that, things were a little more stable. The highs and lows of the SE were not as crazy, and i was actually able to eat and drink some things, enough to keep me going. By Monday, i started feeling pretty fatigued. Since i am not completely aware when my wbc drops, (usually approximately on day 7-9) i decided it was best to stay at home for a few days.
So life right now is:
-The neuropathy sometimes feels like it is clearing up, and then the next minute i’m dropping things. i guess that is something i won’t get back until chemo is over totally.
-My two fur babies have become my “entourage” of sorts. They follow (or sometimes lead) me around the house, and keep me within view as much as possible. Comforting.
-Dad has learned how to make so many things – and he is totally loving all the variety of meals we have been blessed with. i guess i’m going to need to get a recipe book made of all the meals to make for him when i’m cooking again.
And i’m already starting to try and psych up for the next infusion this coming Monday. Please continue to pray for dad. He is still doing more than he was used to. We think that by doing some much moving around, he is really getting some much needed exercise, and it is physically helping him. But he still worries. Only two more infusions before the surgery, but that is spread out over 4 weeks. Sometimes the days can be long.
Thank you for the blessing that is you!!! Whether it is bringing something by, helping with errands or at the house, texts, calling with encouragement, prayers, or just visits! You are all being Christ to us through this time.
God’s Got This. All raise to Him, in the name of Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Savior.
