Emotional. That's about the best word I can think of to describe our ten hours at the infusion center yesterday. It's one thing to talk about it, read about it, plan for it, prepare yourself, steel yourself, etc. It's quite another to have the needle put in your arm. The reality of it all has a strange way of introducing itself. Just keep grabbing kleenex...
So, aside from the emotions and fear, it all went very well. Nanc had some small reactions to the taxol - flushing - and was sleepy from the benadryl. We came home and thankfully, one of her girls had dropped dinner off and it wasn't chicken! The day was more draining emotionally I think, so lights out came quite early.
It felt like we talked to a hundred people yesterday. They really take care of chemo patients at this hospital. Once again, a good choice I have to admit. Her nurse Karen was just amazing. Calm, knowledgeable, caring, could use a more enhanced sense of humor but I'll settle for her abilities as a chemo nurse any day ;-)
The social worker came by to check on us and let us know that she's available for the whole family. We will see a nutritionist today and Nanc met another woman with the same cancer and doctor. Those two obviously had lots to talk about.
Today is the first IP treatment into her abdomen. She will have to stay in bed for the entire treatment so the fluids can settle, etc.
I will try my best to keep these updates going for all of you. Although I have to admit that it's kind of selfish in a way - it is saving making tons of phone calls...
Hugs and kisses all around. Keep the faith. We love you all...
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