Thursday already!?

I apologize!  I know that I have wonderful, dedicated followers that check my blog daily when we are in the middle of treatment.  I've been a very bad blogger this week.  It's funny to think back a year ago when we began this journey.  We were so scared and nervous.  When we entered the hospital the first time, we had no idea what to expect.  We read as much as we could trying to prepare ourselves for what was to come, all the while making ourselves more and more nervous.  At this point, it's more of a routine.  That scared feeling no longer exists.  We know what to expect, we know what we are dealing with, and we enter the hospital ready to fight this disease with faith, strength, and a positive attitude!  The nurses are so sweet.  They seem to be quite impressed with my knowledge of the simple things.  I can turn the blood pressure monitor on/off, measure liquid intake, convert temperatures to Fahrenheit from Celsius, and predict whether or not Chris will get the next dose!  We are veterans at this point, receiving our induction into the 3 cycle IL2 group!  We are very proud.

On a happy note, tomorrow is Friday!!!  Chris is doing fantastic!  He's tired, swollen, red, but he's gotten six doses and is praying for a seventh.  According to the best nursing staff EVER, this is an amazing accomplishment during the last round of treatment.  I personally believe God is making sure He gets Chris the doses he needs and seven sounds like it might be the blessed number.

Thanks for checking to see how we are doing.  Many of our friends are off tomorrow.  Enjoy the long weekend.  I'm very grateful that I get to spend Monday at home with my family!  This finish line is in our sight!

 much love, Teresa xo

Happy Birthday Christopher!

We are home! Chris is feeling fatigued, but okay.  He did great this week and was able to get a total of 7 doses.  Being discharged today was the perfect birthday present!  I've posted a photo of Chris reading up on his present from me!  A Nikon camera, so he can capture our beautiful family moments!  Happy Birthday my love!  You're an amazing husband.

Much love, Teresa xo

Happy Hump Day

Hi Everyone!  Chris is doing well this week.  He spends a lot of time sleeping off the side effects and I spend a lot of time watching reruns.  I'm very happy it's Wednesday because after today, we are on the down slope for the week.  Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers.  We are confident in our prayers and know that God's will -healing- is happening inside of Chris!

One additional note,  it's Nurses Week!  Throughout this blog I've talked about how wonderful the nurses have been during our journey.  They are wonderful at what they do.  We've developed friendships with many of them along the way and I cannot express the gratitude I have for everything they've done for Chris and I.  They have made us comfortable and relaxed during this experience.  Doctors could not do what they do without them.  Happy Nurses Appreciation Week!  We love you all on 5 West!

Much love, Teresa xo