Ken saw the cancer doctor last Tuesday and everything appeared to be great. We walked out feeling light hearted and then received a call the next day his bloodwork was off. He was given the choice of 14 days of oral meds or a 2 hour iv session. He elected for the oral meds of course! Everything seemed great for the first couple days then when the weekend arrived so did the side affects. He began vomitting etc. Unfortunately our first soccer meeting was Saturday morning, and he had been so looking forward to coaching. He drug himself there and plastered a smile on his face and gave his little orientation. Thank goodness a good friend is his assistant coach and covered for him when he had to hide in the bushes for a little vomit session. You just have to laugh! We escaped I think without anyone seeing. Today he seems better. If he is not 100 percent tomorrow we are heading in for the iv. We've learned our lesson and will take the long iv session next time which will end up shorter in the long run. It seems just when he feels better he gets hit with a change that throws him off mentally and physcially. The cancer doctor said he needs to find a hobby or something he enjoys doing to help his mental state. He was a little grumpy last week as anyone in our local Walmart could tell you. We were yelling at each other like lunatics until I directed him to the sale on new attitudes in aile 7.
Mom's hair started falling out last weekend and by Monday she looked pretty rough. I had to shave the rest off. She looks very cute in her bandanas! Second chemo session was last Thursday and she seems to be holding up much better this time.
Friday is the heart test so prayers that he passes with flying colors.
Love,
Christina
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Where do I begin....Mom had her first chemo treatment and a rough week plus after. They added some new medications and she seemed to be on the upswing just in time for her hair to start falling out and nose bleeds. As usual we continue to make jokes and help each other through with shared laughter. It seems just when her strength picked up its back next Thursday for another treatment.
Ken's days have been up and down. The past week has been great but last week was tough. We added the cardiologist to our list of doctors. It seems Ken's heart doesn't squeeze enough drops of blood each time. The doctor said he needs treatment but try not to worry. He has a stress test and eco cardiogram Sept. 2nd. In the meantime he was put on a new medication which he had a hard time adjusting too. Once again the vomiting and dizziness returned. The boys turned 18 on Tuesday and Ken struggled the entire day. I begged him to go to emergency but he can be so stubborn! He insisted on attending the birthday dinner and was only able to stay through meal ordering and had to be taken home. Thank goodness the boy's friend since they were 4 flew in from CA to spend their 18th birthdays together. The boys were in their own world and didn't even notice all the commotion. We came back to the house for cake and they went to a late movie and had a great birthday.
I think the stress finally caught up with me this week and a summer cold got hold of me. A few sleepless nights and a couple Kleenex boxes later I'm coming back to life. The kids started school Wednesday and everyone is happy! Thank God for small miracles.
We see the cancer doctor next Tuesday so prayers that current treatment is doing its job!
Love,
Christina
Ken's days have been up and down. The past week has been great but last week was tough. We added the cardiologist to our list of doctors. It seems Ken's heart doesn't squeeze enough drops of blood each time. The doctor said he needs treatment but try not to worry. He has a stress test and eco cardiogram Sept. 2nd. In the meantime he was put on a new medication which he had a hard time adjusting too. Once again the vomiting and dizziness returned. The boys turned 18 on Tuesday and Ken struggled the entire day. I begged him to go to emergency but he can be so stubborn! He insisted on attending the birthday dinner and was only able to stay through meal ordering and had to be taken home. Thank goodness the boy's friend since they were 4 flew in from CA to spend their 18th birthdays together. The boys were in their own world and didn't even notice all the commotion. We came back to the house for cake and they went to a late movie and had a great birthday.
I think the stress finally caught up with me this week and a summer cold got hold of me. A few sleepless nights and a couple Kleenex boxes later I'm coming back to life. The kids started school Wednesday and everyone is happy! Thank God for small miracles.
We see the cancer doctor next Tuesday so prayers that current treatment is doing its job!
Love,
Christina
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Today I took my baby boys to register for Senior year which was very emotional. Life goes on in the midst of all the chaos. Ken had his lasor surgery today and all went well. He doesn't go back to the eye specialist until November to see if it worked. The doctor added another blood pressure medication which seems to finally have things under control. His current pill count is up to 14 per day and he has no idea what he takes haha. His biggest worry currently is that the chemo has turned his facial hair white. He is grieving a bit but I keep telling him that if his hair turns white maybe he can get a senior citizen discount. I'm always looking for the silver lining.
Sometimes during the day I forget the word cancer. Then there are times like the other morning when things were so crazy and I thought to myself I can't even say well at least we are all healthy. But then in the same moment of self pity I thought but at least everyone is still here and we are a family. There are so many people alone in this world. Ken and I talk nightly about how this experience has shown us how loved we are by so many people.
Mom begins chemo on Thursday. She is very nervous I keep assuring her we will make it through. We are strong! I have always believed there is a God and my faith has been stronger at different points during my life but I have to say that I could not function daily without faith. Faith that someone is there holding me up and giving me the ability to stay strong for everyone else. I wonder why I am being given so much to deal with then I realize it's because I have been given so much. I have a wonderful husband, children, family and friends. You know who you are and I love you dearly for the texts, phone calls, cards, meals, childcare, shopping etc.
Ca Va Bien,
Christina
Sometimes during the day I forget the word cancer. Then there are times like the other morning when things were so crazy and I thought to myself I can't even say well at least we are all healthy. But then in the same moment of self pity I thought but at least everyone is still here and we are a family. There are so many people alone in this world. Ken and I talk nightly about how this experience has shown us how loved we are by so many people.
Mom begins chemo on Thursday. She is very nervous I keep assuring her we will make it through. We are strong! I have always believed there is a God and my faith has been stronger at different points during my life but I have to say that I could not function daily without faith. Faith that someone is there holding me up and giving me the ability to stay strong for everyone else. I wonder why I am being given so much to deal with then I realize it's because I have been given so much. I have a wonderful husband, children, family and friends. You know who you are and I love you dearly for the texts, phone calls, cards, meals, childcare, shopping etc.
Ca Va Bien,
Christina
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