Monday, August 13, 2007
Another day in clinic today with NO chemo. Hannah's counts checked out fine, even on the high side due to the shots and passing of time. However, when we saw our doctor's assistant today, she informed us that because Hannah had a shot last night she could not get chemo today. Needless to say I was pretty unhappy, since we were told by another doctor last week to start and continue the shots, with the anticipation of getting the chemo today. According to Hannah's protocol, her counts have to be at a certain level without the shots for 2 days in order for her to get the chemo. I was aware of this, and even questioned the doctor last week, but was told all was fine, and to go ahead with the shots, come back on Monday.
Again, Hannah was smiling, and we left. As she told Grandma and Grandpa today, the doctors were "all mixed up", so she didn't have to stay. However, tomorrow we will be all set up for the chemo, and will receive it Tuesday and Wednesday. The process is quite lengthy, we get there about 8am, won't leave to late afternoon, even though the actual chemo only takes one hour to administer. It's all the hydration pre and post chemo to protect the kidneys.
I'm going in now to change our chemo schedule on the blog, maybe that will make it a "go" for tomorrow.
One other issue we have to mention of course-the Yankees. I'm sorry to our favorite Boston friends-Mr. and Mrs. "hat man" but we are doing the happy dance here! Dave informed us tonight that the Yanks and Sox have to play each other in two more series this year, so that will be the real test, but they are really coming up quickly! Are any of our Boston friends out there going to the games in Boston? Let us know and we'll look for you on tv! Hannah wrote Derek Jeter a thank you note last week, and she is still awaiting his letter back (ha!) with tickets for her. I know he's nice but..... To answer your request, we might be able to talk Hannah into wearing her Boston hat-around the house :)
Will report again tomorrow with hopefully happy news from clinic!
xoxo Kim
Again, Hannah was smiling, and we left. As she told Grandma and Grandpa today, the doctors were "all mixed up", so she didn't have to stay. However, tomorrow we will be all set up for the chemo, and will receive it Tuesday and Wednesday. The process is quite lengthy, we get there about 8am, won't leave to late afternoon, even though the actual chemo only takes one hour to administer. It's all the hydration pre and post chemo to protect the kidneys.
I'm going in now to change our chemo schedule on the blog, maybe that will make it a "go" for tomorrow.
One other issue we have to mention of course-the Yankees. I'm sorry to our favorite Boston friends-Mr. and Mrs. "hat man" but we are doing the happy dance here! Dave informed us tonight that the Yanks and Sox have to play each other in two more series this year, so that will be the real test, but they are really coming up quickly! Are any of our Boston friends out there going to the games in Boston? Let us know and we'll look for you on tv! Hannah wrote Derek Jeter a thank you note last week, and she is still awaiting his letter back (ha!) with tickets for her. I know he's nice but..... To answer your request, we might be able to talk Hannah into wearing her Boston hat-around the house :)
Will report again tomorrow with hopefully happy news from clinic!
xoxo Kim
I hope today was a good day and that everything went as planned.
You are always in our thoughts and prayers!
Love the pictures from the beach - looks like lots of fun was had by all!
Love you guys lots and lots!
Angela
Dear Hannah Love,
Well, what a wonderful surprise to see you at the library last night. You always make my day so special to see you and your beautiful smile. So tell me how was the movie Superboy and Lavagirl? A little strange looking for my taste. You will have to let me know the details.
I hope that your day at the clinic went as scheduled and the doctors have gotten themselves together and not all mixed up.
Remember, to drink plenty of fluids to keep your body flushed out and eat as best you can.
I pray that you have a restful night and I send you happy thoughts and brighter tomorrows.
I Love You Much,
Love & Blessings,
Mrs. Baker(Lynnis)