We left for Utah after church and had a nice visit with our friends Beverly and Keith. My neighbor, Diane, chauffered us down which was very comfortable.
Our treatment wasn't until 1:30 which makes it hard because Emma can't eat before and since she's on roids she thinks she's starving to death.
They got her in at 11:00 which I so appreciated because then she could eat.
She was incredibly brave. Last week it took 45 minutes to access the port in which she gets chemo and they draw blood. This week it only took 10 minutes because she wasn't fighting it so much. It actually doesn't really hurt her, she just works herself up and thinks it's going to hurt.
The snow started about 8:00 am and never let up which means we're staying another night in Utah. We heard the roads to get home were nasty and to tell you the truth, Diane doesn't drive after dark.
We ended up spending over six hours at the hospital. Emma's red blood count was so low that she needed a blood transfusion. Transfusions take several hours so Emma painted and did crafts while Diane and I visited and made fun of celebs in the People Magazine. Can you say BOTOX?
Hopefully we'll get home tomorrow. Until then, Jeff will have the fort held down (hopefully)!
-LANA
Monday, December 8, 2008
Another Day of Treatment
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Glad to hear accessing the port was easier this time.... I hope she gets to use the numbing cream beforehand. Let us know if you need anything! I can't really volunteer to make homemade dinner right now, but I could always send Josh to pick up some pizzas for your fam and bring them over... Seriously, let us know... and thanks for listening to me complain yesterday at church... As if I have anything to complain about... You're amazing Lana!
Party on at PCMC! That place will never be the same after you and Diane get done there! I say we all take turns going down for your treatments! You shouldn't go alone- you know......purely for entertainment reasons. I am glad you stayed put! If I can help on the home front tomorrow let me know! I am home and would LOVE carly and tyty!!
Marianne
Blood transfusion? What the...? Poor little thing. I am glad today is done. One more chemo treatment behind her!
Lana I'm so glad you guys decided to stay and not drive in this crazy ice cold weather. Stephanie and I were going to basketball practice and she decides to spin cookies. No,it wasn't on purpose but I about had a heart attack. I'm glad Emma did better today with her meds. Drive home safe tomorrow. Let me know if you need anyyhing. Love Melanie
So glad yesterday went well and hopefully you're on your way home as I write this! Jeff shared his pizza with us last night, they had a whole extra one and I told him to save it for Emma with her "roid appetite" but he knew Andrew can't say no to pizza so we took him up on it!
Anyways, hang in there and we'll see you soon!
Hey glad to hear things went fairly well. sorry you had to stay an extra day. It was really good to see you on Sunday. but gosh dang you, you know I'm a crier but i was very glad you bore your testimony i think we all needed to hear from you. i send my love to Emma and you.
-Shelby Ann
Lana~
I am so sorry to hear about what you are going through. You are so strong and amazing! What an attitude you have. I love it! Anyways, I am sure that Em has told you but I wanted to remind you that I am down in SLC, so if you need anything like Food, places to stay, a friend, an extra car, whatever...you can always call me. I am more than happy to help out. So, have Emily give you my number or give me an email address so I can send it to you. Please use it if you need too. Sounds like she is taking this like a champ. I just can't imagine what you are going through. Again, you guys are amazing!
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