Happy St. Patricks Day... I hope someone is having a green beer for ME today!!
Eric has completed his 2nd dose of cytoxan and ready for his 3rd tonight. 9 p.m. is the magic time. The start his dosage at the same time everyday. Today was a little rough for him. Got sick after his shower today and slept most of the day. Nurses say the chemo is working... It is about 6 p.m. I just got back from working at the office downtown. Got Eric out of bed when I got here and we did a hotlap around the unit. He is now eating supper and looking pretty happy about it. I also brought him his favorite - carmel latte. That also put a smile on his face.
Yesterday we had a visit from Brad. Brad leads our Lighthouse (bible study) group in Ankeny. He happened to be in town for a conference, gave us a call and ventured over on the "L". Nice to see a familiar face.
Dr. Balabanov (MS neurologist)stops by daily. What a great guy! We had a long conversation with him yesterday regarding this treatment, the FDA, and his perspective on MS and MS research. I have found that most specialist don't spend much time with you or you feel rushed when you meet with them. Dr. B is just the opposite. He thought another patient would be starting this procedure very soon. He couldn't remember if he was from Mississippi or Missouri. I found that kind of humorus - like Mississippi and Missouri were close by.
Eric is looking pretty good. They give him steriods with the cytoxan. Steriods always turn his face red. So he is growing his hair out (waiting to see if it falls out) and glowing from the steriods. Infection is a big risk so they don't let him shave. Starting to look a little rough.. I am sure we will have the caveman look going on before long!!
Chicago was beautiful today!!! 60's sunshine and no wind.. We have a great view of the city and beginning to tune out the roar of the trains and traffic!
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Hi guys. Was good to hear from you Cindy. Eric are you going for the Sasquatch look? Better watch out. Flash will be searching for you!! Thinking of you both a LOT. Keeping you in our prayers. Eric, did you bring your harmonica with you? Maybe you can do a caveman commercial playing your harmonica!! Cindy, are you going to get some good recipes that call for curry? This blog was a awesome idea. Love you both lots. Norma & Dwayne
Hang in there Eric!!
Eric, when I signed in my blog was added to yours. I don't know why. Feel free to remove it if you want.
Just wanted to tell you that Cole and Karen miss you, and we all love you very much. Hang in there Eric. Don't let to many people give you crap about the beard. I am sure it is a good look for you. LOL
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