Baby S Update:
Posted by: Devyl GyrlJust a quick update for all of you that have been so wonderful to us throughout this roller coaster.
Baby S had her first Chemotherapy treatment on Tuesday of last week. It was a 4-hour session, after a four hours of hydration and anti-nausea medication. She had her first follow-up treatment on Thursday of last week, a one-hour session.
Baby S came home on Thursday night. I was able to spend a little time cuddling her (after sanitizing and putting on a mask, of course) while we waited for the doctors to discharge her. When we brought her home, her siblings and my tween were able to don masks, wash up really well, and go in and talk to her, touch her a little, and snuggle her for a moment (they didn’t get to hold her and cuddle her though).
Since then, she has been thriving. We’re so impressed with how well she’s handling this first week of chemo. She’s been a happy, smiley baby, and C tells me every day how great she looks and how well things are going.
Baby S will have her second follow-up treatment this week, and another next week. The doses are low, they are trying to just shrink the tumor enough to operate. However, each follow-up may bring different physical and emotional reactions to the treatment. So, while I can say (with pride, thankfulness, and happiness) that she is doing well NOW, I have been afraid to say that too much. Basically, I know that several of my friends/acquaintances/contacts kept getting frustrated with the constant back and forth of cancer, not cancer, doing well, in the hospital, almost died yesterday, doing well, cancer, etc.
So … for now, I will say she is handling LAST WEEK’S chemo like a champ. Hopefully she will continue to have a “good” experience with chemotherapy.
Thank you, everyone, for your love, concern, prayers, well-wishes, and positive thinking. We love having your support.
xo
August 19th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Awww darlin’ Devyl, my heart & thoughts are with you. As hard as this is, I thank you for sharing it with us. Lots of love, healing energy and love are coming at you (& your family) from over here in CA. ((((hugs)))) @jasperblu
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August 19th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
((HUGS)) I am so happy to hear Baby S is doing so well! I will continue to keep her, C & B, and you in my thoughts and prayers.
XOXOXO
August 19th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
So glad to hear things are going well right now! ((hugs))
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August 19th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
That’s just incredible hon! She’s such a tiny thing to be going through so much. It says a lot about how strong a person she’ll be!!!!! Much love to alla y’all
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August 20th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
*hugs* Glad she’s doing well.
August 20th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Every good moment is a blessing. I will continue to pray for her health and happiness.
August 23rd, 2008 at 11:29 pm
I leave to go to work before 6:30 am, and come home well after 7 pm, so as much as I have wanted to come see you it has been nearly impossible. I called Mike to get the news and have tried to keep up with as much as I can. Call anytime. I am supposed to go home in the morning - Sunday. Back on Tuesday. Maybe early enough to catch you. Usually not… hate to leave the hubby and the “kids.” But will try. My invite extends to you and M if you wanna come stay so you can be around - tell anyone who might care that they can use my house, and they don’t even have to talk to me - I swear. I know NICU is limited access and there’s a long road ahead. I could offer some food, at least. And no need to talk. This is just an offer of succor. It is all I have to give.
Take care.
August 24th, 2008 at 1:42 am
Kris -
I’m emailing you hon.
xo
All my other gyrlies - I love you. Lots. You’ve been amazing through this all. xoxo