Jan. 19 - First chemo treatment

The first treatment seemed to go well. It's a long day of course with the time on the road back and forth to Hopkins and the actual treatment, but Mom was pretty alert when I arrived Fri. night at their house around 9pm. She was sent home with 2 nausea medicines which seem to be working since she hasn't felt any nausea. That is such a huge blessing, especially since a big concern at the moment has been this nasty cough she's had. She had a cough after the surgery which may have been related to the breathing tube, but the current cough seems more cold-related and is starting to break up.

Mom's appetite has diminished some since the treatment so right now she's trying out foods to figure out what she feels like eating and trying to drink as much as she can (needs 32 oz./day which doesn't sound like much, but it is for her).

Last night, I was flipping channels around 7pm (getting a break from football while Dad was out walking Missy), and I came across America's Funniest Home Videos. That brought some smiles and laughs from Mom so they'll definitely have to be sure that is on every Sun. night.

Mom goes back in about 3 weeks for the next treatment (Feb. 9), and the next day she will have a port put in. Also, she will begin getting a shot the day after chemo. Supposedly, the caregiver or the actual patient can give the needle. Dad doesn't like to be in the room when needles are given to anyone, but he thinks he can do this. Thank you continuing to lift up my family in prayer! And praise God for health insurance! It is intimidating to receive those enormous bills from Hopkins, but God has been faithful and has already given Dad the gift of being wise with his finances...we know He will continue to provide and bless just as Dad has blessed others!