Well, today has been a very good day considering they have had 8 bags of iv fluid going since about 11:00pm last night. He has nearly completed one complete bag of the "red devil" chemo. Until about 30 minutes ago, everything was clear sailing. He had a quick nausea episode but quickly got over it. He has had one of the worse side effects today with the hiccups. They have had to give him about three pills for the hiccups since about 9:00am. The RN just came by and told us so far his blood counts are staying up. They will do blood work again tomorrow morning about 5:30am. Michael's appetite has been good today considering all the iv fluids. Kept his mom jumping directing the iv pumps when he has to go to the bathroom. Looks like the side effects are starting from the chemo. Sharp pains in his right leg. He says hopefully the bones are reacting to the chemo killing the cancer cells. We had a visit from a Chaplain today, and he was very impressed with Michael's faith. Said he had never seen a young man so upbeat as Michael was.
I sure would like to be home working. City Hall has never sounded so good as it does after a day in the hospital. Michael hopes that Harold is keeping his apron ready and starched so he can jump back into it soon........Will write more later........I feel terrible and think it is time to get some shut-eye while I can.
Terri
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Good to find your blog. Just got in from baseball game in Graham. I'm glad things are going pretty smooth. I will keep my fingers crossed and the prayers coming. Rest when you can. You will need every minute you can get in the next weeks. God bless you both. Juda
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