Jan came through the day like a trooper! Once again, we know she picked the right place when we walked through the door. Everyone made her feel at home and as comfortable as possible. With fuzzy blanky, gatorade, water, ice chips, ice pack, drinkning straws, the cancer bag and me in tow, she found the comfy blue chairs and waited for things to begin. They first educated us on side effects, gave us additional information concerning Jan's particular treatment regime and talked mostly about nausea and different things she could take if it becomes an issue. They took blood to test, asked her twice if she were pregnant(not sure why) and proceded with the hook up. They started with the red devil (the one that knocks you on your ass from what they say) and then completed with the second one (sorry, I don't know the names of them except A and C or AC) The nurses kept a close eye on her. She had taken something about an hour prior to the treatment (yes, it was prescribed) to "take the edge off". It may very well help with the nausea too. When we got in the car, she snoozed most of the way home, except when I kept asking her if she was ok and if she was feeling sick or if she had a headache or if she had to drive, could she......that was a big NO! WE got home, she popped another "take the edge off" and went to bed. Haven't seen her since! The hard part may come in the next day or two. We'll have to see. I can't say enough about how proud of her I was today. She is an amazing woman.
BTW - all of you freinds and neighbors that are getting together and providing us with 2 meals a week for the next 16 weeks?? I read the e-mail from Penny.....I can't believe what you are doing for us! Talk about making a grown man cry. You are all amazing. A big ole thank you to Heather for helping with Jillian as well. You are all a blessing and we value your love and support.
I'm sure Jan will fill in the blanks for you tomorrow!
One final note - talk about a great doctor, Dr. B just called me to see how she was doing. You don't find too many doctors to call you at 8 pm just to check on you.....
Sweet dreams
4 comments:
Sweet dreams back to you both!!
Love you all!
Kay
Jan, you are one lucky lady to have Bret talking care of you!! What an awesome guy!!
Today is a gift. That's why they call it "present".
Libby
Nothing but the BEST for our Jan.... Jan - I'm anxious to see what these next days bring. I'm glad you're in the right place. You'll be one of those star patients that they can't help but fall in love with! I thrilled with what your neighbors are doing! Just wish it was me being your neighbor - able just to "pop in" to say hey and can I help in any way.... You know I love you - AND am also VERY PROUD of you.... Bret - you know I've always thought you were pretty awesome too.... :) Take care! Sue
Jan & Bret, just learned of the bump in the road for you and wanted you to know that friends back in Georgia are praying for you daily!
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