June 1-9th

 June 3rd: 

This was the original day of Chemo to start, but due to some insurance mix up it was pushed back to Wednesday. 

This was such a sweet tender mercy.  My mom had such a good day and was up doing things around the house.  This continued on into June 4th.  It was great to see her smile, joke, and seem like her self again. 

Her chemo is Folfirinox. 

Also I forgot to mention that my kiddos could never remember the name of my moms problems (pancreas), so they called it her PLATYPUS.  Hence the name of the blog.  We are now Team Platypus!

June 5th:

First day of Chemo.... we all held our breath to see how bad it was going to be to get the needle in the port, thankfully it was not painful and she had no allergic reactions to the meds.  PRAYERS ARE HEARD AND ANSWERED!!!   We had heard from several friends and family that the needle was so painful to go in, and with the port site still being so tender we all worried.  Thankfully they prescribed her some numbing meds to put on before she came.  

My dad sat with her for the first 3 hours and I came and sat the last 3.  It was sad to see all these people having to have chemo but such a beautiful sight that these very people had smiles on their faces, laughing and making jokes.  I needed to see that and realize that life is short but no matter what you get thrown at you, you can smile and enjoy even the small things.  I also was grateful that some very smart people concocted these meds to help save peoples lives. 

She left with a fanny pack (panny pack ) as she calls it to have chemo administered for the next 2 days.  Later this panny pack got renamed Sherry.   

Day 1 went well and she was feeling good. 

June 6th:  

Day 2 was still going well and she was up and walking around. No severe side effects so far other than nothing cold (pins and needles feeling in her throat) and some flushing on her face and neck.

Mimi.. AKA Michael Jackson with Sherry.. her chemo pack..

June 7th: 

Day 3 The fatigue had set in and her mood changed from chipper to more blah. She got her meds taken out at 1:30 and we enjoyed Bojangles to honor Eric.  Energy level was low but she managed to still walk around, eat, drink, and lift her 3 pound weights. 

June 8th:

Day 4 This seemed to be the hardest day so far.  No desire to smile, get up much, or do anything but rest. She did still do her walking around the house and weights but was not in the mood for visitors. 

June 9th:

Day 5 Rested for the first part of the day but around the evening time she seemed to have her energy coming back. She was smiling, laughing,  and making jokes. It was sure good to get that personality back.  

We have not been able to touch her due to the chemo in her and that lasts until tomorrow. She has to eat on paper plates and with plastic spoons.  Nothing cold to eat or drink.  She has been eating but appetite is small. She does a great job at drinking and staying hydrated.  This is all very new to each of us and we are trying our best to do our best in making sure she is comfortable and happy.