I had treatment #6 today! Everything went fine, although the Taxol takes 4 hours to drip so it takes up a fair portion of the day. My friend, Mary is my "designated driver" for treatments, procedures, whatever I need. She's been awesome to schedule her life around mine and do that for me. Thanks Mary! My next two treatments are April 26th and May 17th. There are three weeks between the last two treatments because I am "running" the half marathon on May 15th and didn't want to have to do a treatment the Monday before the race.
I brought Brooklyn with me today. After what she told me yesterday, I asked her if she wanted to come so she could see what happens when I get chemo. I thought it would be good for her to see that I am OK with the treatments and to see that we have a great time when we are there. After the treatment was underway, Mary turned on a movie for Brooklyn and went out to get our lunch. After lunch we played UNO. Brooklyn won more than I did, but Mary won most of the games. It seems I am really good at coming within one card of winning, but someone generally beats me to the win! I was a little uptight about keeping her entertained for that long, but it worked out. My nurse and the staff were really nice to her. They called her "giggles" because when someone she doesn't know talks to her, that it all she can do. There was a huge box of medications that was sitting in the hallway. About a half hour before I was done, she found some sheets of bubble wrap in a big box full of medications. They were the great big, loud bubbles. Kathy, my nurse, gave her three sheets of the bubble wrap which she brought into the break room and put on the floor. Then she jumped on them. It sounded like there was a string of firecrackers going off! She had a great time and hopefully the other patients didn't mind. : )
Mat's parents came today to take care of the baby while we were gone. They cleaned everthing in sight and made our dinner tonight. As soon as we came home, I took a nap for a while. Thanks for helping us again today, grandma and grandpa! I know it is a long day, but we really appreciate your help!
2 comments:
It sounds like Brooklyn had a good time. She'll probably want to come for the last 2 treatments now! It warms my heart to hear how everyone helps out. Thank you for keeping up on the blog and keeping everyone updated. You are so close to being done!!!
Kim, I almost panicked when I realized the 1/2 is only a month away, and then I decided - whatever! This is going to be a great opportunity and I am so proud to be doing this with you. I do worry that I will dress too warm or too cold and a bunch of other inconsiquential things, but what an experience. Don't worry, you will probably beat me, but Chris encouraged me by saying I probably wouldn't be 6,000th - but that might be an awesome title too!
Looking forward to next month!
Love ya,
Colleen
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