Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Round 3, day 2 in progress
At hospital, needle is in, mum is meditative. We will be here for a couple of hours. Today's nurse is competent, unlike yesterday. Thank God.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Round three, day one just finished
Gang,
Sorry for the late notice, today is a non-phone day. Mum is home, resting, doing well, but very tired. We need to create a restful environment. Everything ran smoothly today, four hours in and out.
Thanks for the love.
The Greenfelds
Sorry for the late notice, today is a non-phone day. Mum is home, resting, doing well, but very tired. We need to create a restful environment. Everything ran smoothly today, four hours in and out.
Thanks for the love.
The Greenfelds
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Slowly recovering
Hey gang,
Mum is doing ok, definitely not anywhere near the clear as of yet. Sleeping through the night is a challenge, and nausea is ever present no matter how many magic pills or special cigarettes she imbibes. Thanks Karina for the stash!
Although phoning is probably not the best idea, it is no longer vorbotten. Dropping by in the evening to pass the time is encouraged. Last night was akin to a good old social club. Even Chloe popped in to say hello. Marni and Alex brought a chocolate cake, which I thought was an odd choice until we all scarfed it down.
Stay cool out there today, it looks like it is going to be another scorcher. I'm in the Philippino Parade today. After announcing this, one friend asked if I could find her a cleaning lady, one aunt asked if I could find her a nanny. Do you think this constitutes racism? I hope not.
Best presents for mum:
1. anything that will make her laugh.
XO Rachel
Mum is doing ok, definitely not anywhere near the clear as of yet. Sleeping through the night is a challenge, and nausea is ever present no matter how many magic pills or special cigarettes she imbibes. Thanks Karina for the stash!
Although phoning is probably not the best idea, it is no longer vorbotten. Dropping by in the evening to pass the time is encouraged. Last night was akin to a good old social club. Even Chloe popped in to say hello. Marni and Alex brought a chocolate cake, which I thought was an odd choice until we all scarfed it down.
Stay cool out there today, it looks like it is going to be another scorcher. I'm in the Philippino Parade today. After announcing this, one friend asked if I could find her a cleaning lady, one aunt asked if I could find her a nanny. Do you think this constitutes racism? I hope not.
Best presents for mum:
1. anything that will make her laugh.
XO Rachel
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Day 2 Over
Today went smoothly, only 1.5 hours vs the 6 hour stint yesterday.
Mum is exhausted, but glad there are only 4 months left to go. This morning as she sat down in the room she started to cry. The lady who was sitting in the chair beside her asked her if she could hold off with the theatrics until her drip was over and she could leave. She said, "I can handle the drip but you crying and the drip is too much for me". Mum thought that was hilarious and stopped immediately.
At least the nurse today was competent, which is more than I can say for the gal yesterday. Yesterday was a complete gong show. The woman was on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
I think it is safe to say that every one of us in the room, Dad, Gill, Yael and myself, would all prefer to be the ones taking in the chemicals if it meant mum didn't have to. I guess that is what true love is, when you would rather take the bullet. Unfortunately, this is not an option.
Hopefully mum gets some rest this afternoon. So glad that round two is over. She is on her anti-nausea treatment for the next two days and then we have a four week reprieve.
Thanks everyone for sending the love. Please write to her directly at: sandygreenfeld@hotmail.com. She will be checking email.
Much love,
Rachel
Mum is exhausted, but glad there are only 4 months left to go. This morning as she sat down in the room she started to cry. The lady who was sitting in the chair beside her asked her if she could hold off with the theatrics until her drip was over and she could leave. She said, "I can handle the drip but you crying and the drip is too much for me". Mum thought that was hilarious and stopped immediately.
At least the nurse today was competent, which is more than I can say for the gal yesterday. Yesterday was a complete gong show. The woman was on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
I think it is safe to say that every one of us in the room, Dad, Gill, Yael and myself, would all prefer to be the ones taking in the chemicals if it meant mum didn't have to. I guess that is what true love is, when you would rather take the bullet. Unfortunately, this is not an option.
Hopefully mum gets some rest this afternoon. So glad that round two is over. She is on her anti-nausea treatment for the next two days and then we have a four week reprieve.
Thanks everyone for sending the love. Please write to her directly at: sandygreenfeld@hotmail.com. She will be checking email.
Much love,
Rachel
Day two, Round two
Heading over to the hospital now. Mum didn't sleep very long, woke up at 3:30am. Darlene phoned the house. Tsk tsk. :)
Mum is in good spirits, she has done her hair in case I take photos for the blog. Apparently people were frightened last round seeing the state of her hair.
Dad is looking forward to getting back to the puzzle in the hospital lobby. Mum is trying to get me to wear a new jacket.
Ciao.
Mum is in good spirits, she has done her hair in case I take photos for the blog. Apparently people were frightened last round seeing the state of her hair.
Dad is looking forward to getting back to the puzzle in the hospital lobby. Mum is trying to get me to wear a new jacket.
Ciao.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Bendamustyn
Mum should be home by now, I had to duck out to do some door knocking. Please remember NOT to call the house this evening and definitely do not drop by to say hello. I'll let you know what's up tomorrow. Thanks for your understanding. Mum knows she is well loved and that you are thinking of her.
The reaction came back today for awhile. We think it is either the Retuxamab or the Dexa-something. Yael says it could be peanuts. Her gums are bleeding and her face is very red. It comes and goes though.
More later.
RLG
The reaction came back today for awhile. We think it is either the Retuxamab or the Dexa-something. Yael says it could be peanuts. Her gums are bleeding and her face is very red. It comes and goes though.
More later.
RLG
2nd round of treatment, day 1
Hey gang,
we started treatment a couple of hours ago.
Um is doing ok. She has had a skin reaction to the last round and the doctors are concerned we may have to stop treatment if the rash doesn't subside.
I am typing on iPhone so will be brief. Mum only had one mild panic attack today which was a result of me reading her the news about the Pakistan flooding.
We are back tomorrow at 10:30am. Please do not call their house this week.
Love to everyone,
Rachel
we started treatment a couple of hours ago.
Um is doing ok. She has had a skin reaction to the last round and the doctors are concerned we may have to stop treatment if the rash doesn't subside.
I am typing on iPhone so will be brief. Mum only had one mild panic attack today which was a result of me reading her the news about the Pakistan flooding.
We are back tomorrow at 10:30am. Please do not call their house this week.
Love to everyone,
Rachel
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