We started chemo, finally, at 1:30 this morning (13 hours of trying to raise my pH...it's looking like the pH of the water did not affect it as the bottled water also has a low pH). This made a very long night as I had to wake frequently to pee. I got a stretch of 3 hours and another stretch of 2 hours; the rest were an hour or less. The chemo was concluded at 5:30 when I had the privilege of a blood draw (by a sweet man who called me "Miss Sarah"; he was so concerned about being gentle) and the nurse having to fuss with my IV as there was something sketchy. It turned out to be fine. [Note that the perk of starting so late was that I was able to pump more milk for Ethan. Let me tell you, that 1:00 pumping was a labor of love (due to both tiredness and the monster pump was doing a number on me), and the last thing I wanted to do. However, it was my last chance to give to Ethan in this way, so I figured I should just do it. Knowing me, I'd regret it later.
So, this morning, I feel all whacked out, but it could be the lack of sleep. The chemo did cause a bit of nausea which they have treated with 2 different drugs. They definitely took the edge off, and I ate breakfast. I'm hoping to get back to napping after I write this. I will be awakened regularly though as I need to pee out the methotrexate as quickly as possible. They don't want it sitting in me; this is a way to help protect the kidneys, I guess. And so far, no mouth sores. I think that they can show up any time today, but this is a good start.
When the dr. came in to see me today, he said that there is a slight chance that I could go home today if my kidneys work hard (quickly) to process all this through me (and out of me), in spite of the 24 hour wait for the antidote. So, please pray with me that I will make it home for the kids' bedtime. This would be a work of God, but He is able.
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HOORAY! Okay, I hope that doesn't seem like a weird thing to say...but for each step of chemo that you go through and put behind you, you are one step closer to the finish line. Praising God for all the love and encouragement He's surrounding you with - and continuing to ask Him to bring someone to your side who can say "I've been there" and give you unique encouragement and hope. Praying through the details of being Mumma and the patient all at the same time. :) Megan
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Megan. I really appreciated your letter as well. I'm hoping to write you back, but time is tricky.
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Praying that you have a restful night and God minimizes the effects of the treatment so that you can enjoy a fabulous day tomorrow, reunited with the kids and full of sunshine.
ReplyDeleteAlso, not that you don't totally know it, but Anderson is an awesome kid. I talked to him a little at school today. Just by what he brought up, I can tell he's trying to take this all so bravely. God's hand is on him too.
Love and peace to you all--Karen, Randy, Emily, and Luke
Karen, thank you for those words about God's hand being on Anderson. I need that reminder as my heart just breaks for my kids. I know that God will grow them too through this, but it's so hard to watch (probably because it's out of my control...ugh). God used your words to touch my heart and remind me...thank you.
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