Starting another week

Dave's BP has been okay today. He's had a little more nausea, pretty normal first week post chemo. CT scan tomorrow with those amazing prep drinks tonight and in the morning. Practice in Merriville tomorrow. We're suppose to get a bad storm, so we'll see. I'm sure I'll go along. I thought I'd post cookie party pictures for those who have ask. They'll be at the bottom of the page by the benefit pictures.

This Weekend

Saturday Dave rested while my mom and I continued to prepare for the cookie party. We both have colds, no temps or body aches though. He doesn't have as good an appetite as he's had, but did request soup from Panera bread... so we got it to go. Dave had his Neulasta shot earlier today and has had some nausea. While with "the boys" this evening, he had another episode of low BP. He seems fine now. Tonight was the cookie party. Great fun, great friends, great cookies. Now it's bedtime for both of us. Nite-nite.

The Graduate

Dave's rested a lot today. We had to be at the hospital for a heart echo at 8:45 am, home by 9:30. Dave made breakfast. There was a foot of snow in GR today and icy roads in the AM so I worked at home. Dave went to get 2 shots at 4:30, ordered Chinese delivery and is now watching TV in bed. I'm preparing for the cookie party Sunday with my faithful assistant, my mom.

Forgot to mention that Dave got a Purple Heart certificate for finishing his main chemo yesterday... BONUS. We'll be getting that one framed. Next clinic appt is Dec 22nd and we'll get results of all the tests.

The glow continues.

Celebration! Chemo is a go!

Pictures: Dave in the chemo room with his water and coffee- ready to go; Dave and Lee start the celebration; Dave- our funny boy; the last time for Taxol.

I woke up thinking this is the day, cycle 6 is going to happen. Dave's platelets were up to 73,000. The protocol at the Oncology clinic is 75,000 or greater. Since this was Dave's last full cycle, they said yes and I almost started crying. What a weight that's been lifted off of me and Dave. We had hats, noise makers, sparkling juice (3 bottles from Joni and Loni). Tim and Tom joined Dave and Joni for lunch and then they watched Monty Python. Also got Bits of Swiss rolls for the clinic nurses. Loni and Julie stopped by. What a great day. Oh, and Dave tolerated chemo well.

Now the test fun begins again. Heart Echo tomorrow morning; CT scans, PET scans and MRIs in the next 2 weeks. Results on Dec 22nd. Then the plan is for CP-751,871 every 3 weeks for 6 more doses. Dave is my hero. And to everyone who pushed us through... thanks.

Thursday- 6 am?

Can't sleep anymore.......what? Dave won't be up until 7:30. Thanks to all for positive thoughts and prayers. More later.

Wednesday- 1 day to chemo

Picture: Ruthie and Dave- aren't they cute.

Today Dave got Neumega and Neupogen shots, plus fasting lab work. He's pretty dang tired and rested most of the day. Dave cancelled practice with Mister Edd tonight to rest more. That's only the second thing he's missed since July. Since it's hard to predict what will happen tomorrow morning, I'll end saying..... we're ready whatever happens. :)

Tuesday - 2 days to chemo

Dave had to get "stat" blood work today, they really wanted it yesterday. Of course, he continues to get the Neumega shots daily. His platelets are a little above 60,000, we have to get to 75,000 for chemo (I'm pretty sure). Dave's WBCs were low today and he had to go back in for Neupogen. So the chemo is doing what it's suppose to and Dave's body is trying hard to keep up. I'm hoping for chemo Thursday.... but getting it safely when it works is best. :)

Dave's craving today was for soup and grilled cheese. He got it! I think we'll have a peaceful night watching TV in bed.....keeping positive thoughts. Reminds me of "while visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads."