Tuesday PM
Well not much new or different - today went well. The blood went in, the chemo went in, Marty had 3 meals, has gone for two walks in the hall and will be doing number 3 real soon.
She was given a grandmothers book of memories for her grandchild and did it for Erin. Then she asked me to get another one that she could do for the boys. I did that on Sunday and so she is working very hard to get it done before the chemo kicks in. She is almost half done with it now. It is about 90+ pages long. The problem is that as she does it a second time she thinks of new things and has to go back and add them to Erin's book. What dedication and love for those grandchildren. They will certainly appreciate what she has done whenever they get it.
We are looking for the blood she received today to bring the white count up from the 500 it was this morning. But they have not done another count to know what it did do. The nurse said they will do one soon not only to see what the blood has done, but also to see what happens over night. That is a good thing and should tell if the chemo has started working or not.
They also put her back on lasiz because she was retaining water. It seems as if it has helped, at least she sure has gone to the bathroom a lot today.
These things are basically expected as the chemo begins to work and as she gets constant IV's.
The staff here on the 6th floor is very good, kind, and compassionate. We appreciate them and certainly give God thanks for them.
Catch up with you in the AM - Have a great night and God bless.
Marty and Jack
John 3:16
Well not much new or different - today went well. The blood went in, the chemo went in, Marty had 3 meals, has gone for two walks in the hall and will be doing number 3 real soon.
She was given a grandmothers book of memories for her grandchild and did it for Erin. Then she asked me to get another one that she could do for the boys. I did that on Sunday and so she is working very hard to get it done before the chemo kicks in. She is almost half done with it now. It is about 90+ pages long. The problem is that as she does it a second time she thinks of new things and has to go back and add them to Erin's book. What dedication and love for those grandchildren. They will certainly appreciate what she has done whenever they get it.
We are looking for the blood she received today to bring the white count up from the 500 it was this morning. But they have not done another count to know what it did do. The nurse said they will do one soon not only to see what the blood has done, but also to see what happens over night. That is a good thing and should tell if the chemo has started working or not.
They also put her back on lasiz because she was retaining water. It seems as if it has helped, at least she sure has gone to the bathroom a lot today.
These things are basically expected as the chemo begins to work and as she gets constant IV's.
The staff here on the 6th floor is very good, kind, and compassionate. We appreciate them and certainly give God thanks for them.
Catch up with you in the AM - Have a great night and God bless.
Marty and Jack
John 3:16
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