Tuesday, December 30, 2008

The doctor's appointment yesterday showed relatively good blood results - well within normal range for chemo patients. My next chemo treatment remains scheduled for January 8. The most uncomfortable side effect so far has been my sore mouth. Since I haven't had the common side effects, I had to develop one of the less common ones. It's a little difficult to eat, but the oncologist said that should be getting better, not worse, until my next treatment. I have found some ways to minimize the discomfort.

Jon's family arrived safely and we're having a good time. The boys had the time of their life last night wrestling with Uncle Ben and Uncle Josh. At the moment, the house is quiet because Grandpa decided I needed a nap and took everyone on a walk.

More updates later ... I'm going to go take my nap.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hope the next treatment isn't any worse than this past one was. At least your on a countdown... 1 down, means one more you are done with!!! Will continue to pray for you :) Love you.

Bonnie said...

I'm so thankful you haven't had the really bad side effects. However, I know how annoying a sore mouth can be. Whenever I visit the dentist I usually cannot eat much for a long time afterward. Hope it feels better soon and that whatever you're doing helps! Still praying for you! Love you!

Anonymous said...

Dee said...
Hi Amy.
So glad you are doing so well with the side affects. We are praying for you and will remember you on the 8th of January.

Donna said...

Praying for you. Glad you got to have some time with the family.

Anonymous said...

Dee said...
Amy,
So glad to hear of the good reports. We are praying for you both daily. You are such an encouragement to us.