So, here we go with round 8. YAY, CHEMO!! We had to catch the early boat this morning to get Gidet here by 8 a.m. for some tests. That meant Acey had to get up at 6 a.m. to go to M&M Kids. Have you ever seen our son at 6 a.m.? No? "Surly" is the best word to describe the 6 a.m. version of Acey. So we dumped him off ASAP and squeeked on to the 7:05 ferry. Kelsey (our favorite) spotted us in the cafe, and then took us back for port placement as soon as we got to the lab.
Looks painful, huh? That's just the numbing stuff they shoot her up with prior to inserting the port.
They didn't get us into an infusion bay until 12:30 (an hour late), so we'll be getting back to Poulsbo late this afternoon. Acey is taking the bus home with his friend Anthony and then going to Anthony's baseball game, so he's happy.
Since Gidget's platelet count forced them to delay her last treatment (the third time that has happened), Dr. Whiting decided to reduce her dose of Oxaliplatin this time around. Hopefully her blood work will come back within range in a couple weeks and she can finish her last four treatments without a break... we'll see. They just hooked up the chemo pack, so here's the requisite "countdown photo," as per usual:
Gidget just grabbed the camera and shot this... a photo of your faithful blogger and his chins:
Gidget will post an update in a couple days to let everyone know how she's handling the new and improved dose.
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Well...I agree with your Dad Gidget, I really like keeping up with you guys and your journey. It helps all of us that are praying for you know how things are going. My prayers are with all 3 of you. Stay strong and let Jesus get you through this one day at a time.
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
Joan
These posts are what is keeping me going, since I never hear from Gidget anymore. I think about her every day, so any info helps. Congrats to Gidget for #8--she is almost there. I will continue prayer for all of you. Let Gidget know I am moving, but y phone # will stay the same for now if she ever needs to talk. Thanks, Laurie
ReplyDeleteHi Son - I am really glad you have kept up with the posts for each treatment. It gives us all a chance to keep up with what is happening without having to do it individually by phone or email.
ReplyDeleteIt is a relief to know that Gidget is down to the last four treatments.
Gidget, you will be able to handle the countdown on your own for 9 & 10, but you will have to get some help for the last two. I wish we were going to be there. I would be very proud to lend you a hand for the final countdown. Or better yet I would take the picture and you and your wonderful husband could make the countdown together.
Love you both lots, as well as my grandson.
Dad/Ed/Papa
Gidget:
ReplyDeleteNice shot of the chins on my little brother. Remind me never to let you take a picture of me because I probably have twice that number!
I think that Daddy's blog was very special and the best one that I have read on this blog so far. I think the idea of having someone there to take pictures of 11 and 12 are excellent and I would be happy to volunteer with one or both if I am here in Seattle. Gidget keeps telling me she is going to drag me into one of her Chemo treatments in the hopes that I will quit smoking. I would be honored to take either photo (or both) and maybe the expierence will knock some sense into my head.
Love you guy's! Merd