Just got home from work... Sam is very tired as he didn't get into bed last night until 3:30 a.m. again because he was still trying to consume his food. He has to be in the recliner to use the pump because it keeps him at the proper angle so as not to aspirate on the formula if he were to fall asleep. The van picked him up this morning at 8:00 a.m. to take him for hydration and radiation so it was hard going in the morning, but he managed.
Once he returned home he was too nauseated to get on the pump, so he took a nap and didn't get started on the feeding pump until 2:30 p.m.; so it's going to be another late night for him. He is scheduled for a Nupogen shot at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow at the Cancer Center so I hope we will be able to get him back on a reasonable schedule. Sam's throat is still raw and sore and his voice is still weak, but he's not as hoarse as he was a week ago.
When you talk with God and think of Sam, pray that the nausea stays in check. It is present, but the meds are controlling it for now. There's an answer to prayer. Nausea is the most unpleasant side effect and he's already wiped out already. It would be a huge blessing if this last chemo is not as difficult as the previous two.
Me? I'm okay, just tired but happy that the weekend is here and it's raining. I love the rain - it has a calming effect on me and, when it rains - I don't have to water plants. Best of both worlds.
Love to all.
Maddy
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Hi Maddy:
If it's of any encouragement, Jim's chemos did get easier. The second better than the first. The third bette than the second, etc. I hope that's the way it is for Sam as well.
I'm sorry I missed your call. We'll talk soon.
Love Gloria
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