June 10-18th

 June 10th 

I picked her up to go shopping this morning. She was feeling up to it and we took advantage of that. We stopped at McDonalds to get her an egg mcmuffin and off we went.  She was able to do shopping at 2 different stores. She still gets tired quickly. But it was a successful day and she energy is getting better and she is feeling better all around. 

She wouldn't drive it but this is her race face.. so beware if she does ever use one..

June 11th

Today we went to the mall, we did 3 laps around the mall walking.  She said that this was her best feeling day with energy so far since the chemo.  She continues to eat and drink but still the desire is not there. She rested some and then the kids came to swim and play games. 

At the Anderson Mall

June 12th 

She was not feeling too good this morning. She didn't sleep well and had little energy.  She did play a game this afternoon, but this was a day more of resting. 

June 13th

She had 2 drs appointments today. First was with Dr. Stokes to check on the port and how it was healing. This appointment went well and he explained more about the drainage tube and that all her symptoms were normal. She has lots of gas and gasps for breath every so often.  He did encourage her to get more calories. 

The second appointment was with Dr. Doster, the oncologist. He was pleased with her white blood count (7) and her liver panel looked great.  He talked about all the symptoms she was having from the chemo and he too said that those symptoms were normal. He told her that she would have to have 6 treatments instead of 4 (he said this chemo is always 6, so miscommunication somewhere down the line).  But he said she was clear to have her next treatment on Wed. June 19th.They also did another CA 19-9 which is a tumor marker. Her first one done was 4 weeks ago before the pet scan and it was 981.  Today it was 1,632. He had said that there would probably be an increase in this number. 

While she was pretty bummed about getting 2 more treatments, we are grateful for 2 really good dr. visits and reports. 

June 14th

She and my Dad came to the kids last day of tennis camp. They had an awards ceremony. She was very careful to be out of the sun and use our big umbrella.  It did get too hot for her feet while she was standing so after it was over she went to the car to get some cool air.  We all ate at culvers for lunch and she was not impressed with the mashed potatoes but it was sure good to have her there with us.  We swam and had dinner with my parents.

Culver's for lunch

June 15th

Today was good, she rested some in the morning and we came over to visit and swim that evening. She got in the pool (with her feet on the 2nd step) just to say that she had been in the pool and to cool off her feet.   We went inside so I could go to the grocery store and she could rest and her blood sugar was low. She felt shaky inside and her hands were shaking, I got her some orange juice and cottage cheese and she was able to get it back to normal.  

June 16th

Fathers Day... 

We made a video for Scott and PA and we watched it before dinner. Sherry made ribs and we made the sides. We enjoyed gifts and jumping on the trampoline. Cathy and Keith Busby came by for a visit. 

June 17th

The kids, my Dad, and I went to carowinds today. My mom said that she felt comfortable staying home and that Cathy Busby would visit her for a bit.  We called and check in on her and she said it had been a great day. No stomach pains, good energy, and spirits.  She even drove to get pizza and wings for dinner. This was a huge success!! She has not driven since May 11th.

Carowinds

June 18th

Today was good, she sat by the pool while the kids swam. She was enjoying one more day before starting chemo again. We gave her hugs since we can't do that again until next Tuesday.