Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - During the current Consolidation Phase of Madeline's chemotherapy, Tuesdays are a big day. Chris takes her to Yawkey Center for her lumbar punctures, bone marrow aspirations, blood transfusions, and IV chemos that cannot be done at home by a visiting nurse. Because of the anesthesia, Mady can't eat or drink anything after midnight Monday (which I reminded her as she poured Rice Crispies into a cereal bowl this morning). They get to the facility at 8:30 AM and basically spend the entire day there, returning home shortly after 5:00 PM.
Thankfully, I have some flexibility to work at home on occasion, so for the next month or so Tuesdays are my day to stay home with our 10-week-old puppy. I sit in our sunroom and work with my laptop connected to my office's computer network, while Buttercup amuses herself playing with her toys, taking naps, and giving me a little bark when she needs to go outside to do her business (I love that euphemism). If I have a meeting or appointment, we have a list of wonderful volunteer puppy-sitters... one of which I availed upon this afternoon (Patty and her daughters Nora, Sophie, and Lucia kept Buttercup very busy).
Mady did well today. In addition the the normal Tuesday procedures, she had the three giant simultaneous syringes of the dreaded subcutaneous Asparaginase injected into her thigh muscles. In spite of that, she looked great this evening and was in good spirits--certainly buoyed by a lovely visit from some of our superb (!) British friends. :-)
Even while fighting cancer, Life is good.
Day 65: Who needs Morrie
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"An Old Man, a Young Dog..."
Trey, I thought you were 32?
Joe
WE LOVE YOU! J,T,F
Loved the new best seller showcased on the blog. ;-)
And we love all the notes that are keeping us up on the comings and goings of life at the house for all of you.
Hugs all around,
Connor, Donna and Charlotte
BIG GIANT FREAKIN KUDOS to Maddy for being able to maintain good spirits after that subcutaneous Asparagus multiple syringe marrow sample thigh puncture-fest!!
I'm cringing in pain miles away at my desk just thinking about all that.
Keep it up Girl!
Luv from NYC
BIG GIANT FREAKIN KUDOS to Maddy for being able to maintain good spirits after that subcutaneous Asparagus multiple syringe marrow sample thigh puncture-fest!!
I'm cringing in pain miles away at my desk just thinking about all that.
Keep it up Girl!
Luv from NYC
OOPS i hit send twice!
I guess its OK cause Maddy deserves it!
:-)
read about Mady's game "would you rather." It reminds me of a Dave Matthews song which has this type of question: "could I have been??" your little sister, etc. If Mady hasn't discovered Dave Matthews she may well soon. He is great--I like Ants, Song of Freedom (on his Crash CD) and also Typical -- something Mady could also relate to. I strongly recommend putting his music at high volume for instant energy, e.g., his concert at Red Rocks Colorado in 1999..do I sound like a groupie?
Love,
Bev
I agree with what "John" said twice. Seriously, the fact that you can take those shots is AMAZING.
And "Tuesdays with Buttercup" sounds like a great book.
*cheerfullness*
~~Stephanie~~
Just wanted you guys to know that I am thinking of all of you.
Marcia (LLS Board)
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