Today is day 3 of chemotherapy for Jen. Day 1 she was admitted, had multiple hospital personnel visitors, etc. and then her first dose of chemotherapy began right around 12:30 PM our time and lasted exactly 1 hour. They have included anti-nauseous medication in the protocol and, though Jen did feel nauseous, the medication kept everything under control and actually she faired beautifully. Her biggest problem seems to be lack of sleep since nurses come to bother her all hours of the day and night.
Day 2 was much like Day 1 though Jen spent the day catching up on all that sleep she missed the night before. She actually fell asleep while talking to the chaplain(who did not take it personally). I must add that both day 1 and day 2 she managed to ride a stationay bike for2 miles so Jen is still being Jen and taking as good care of herself as she's able.
Day 3 (today) the protocol changed to the 2nd chemotherapy treatment which, for some reason, was started at 5:00 AM and lasted much longer than the first 2 days. She is tired but her side effects have really been minimal and I think she is doing great - still looks the same, eating some and playing by the rules.
I'm sure you guys all have a lot of questions which I may or may not be able to answer, but wanted you to know that SO FAR, SO GOOD. We'll keep in touch.
love to you all
jo/mom/granny
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That is great news. She is in our thoughts and prayers constantly. Please send our love to her!
ReplyDeleteTiara, Joe, Joseph and Aidan
Hi Jen,
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work. Even though you aren't hungry, EAT. Get your sleep whenever you can. And keep on exercising. I'm really proud of you. I know it's hard, and I don't know how you are feeling. I have great faith in God, that he will take care of you and give you what you need. Praying for you all the time - you beautiful woman and friend.
Gigantic hugs,
Wendy and Tom
I cant imagine riding a bike for 2 miles on a good day let alone after chemo, You are incredible Jen keep up the good work. We are all cheering for you on this end....Lance Armstrong would be proud of you..Lots of Love and hugs..
ReplyDeleteYour mom's story of the chaplain reminded us of another: The night before my dad's minor surgery, he told us, "The atheist was here!" We knew of Catholic, Protestant, & Jewish chaplains, but what would an atheist say? Then we realized he'd seen an ANESTHETIST!
ReplyDeleteLaugh when you can and know we’re praying for you.
Love,
Ron and El