A few quick updates from the hospital....
This round of chemo is knocking me down pretty hard. I've had fevers all weekend along with a handful of other chemo side effects including just feeling pretty worn down and tired. I'll have a few good hours and then I'll crash hard. It's unpredictable except that I am noticeably weaker overall. It's all to be expected; we knew this was an aggressive treatment. My platelets remain super low, so lots of bruising and bleeding and petechiae. Basically, I'm sick. But the nurses are great and are doing what they can to manage symptoms. Hopefully this round of fevers will die off soon. But don't be surprised if the blog posts slow down some over the next couple of weeks. Some nights I just may not have the energy for it. Don't panic.... we're staying the course and doing the things and continuing to march towards our goal of remission. Believe it or not, today is already 3/7 of the new regimen. There's one oral pill I take for 14 days, but the bulk of these drugs will be done being administered in just four more days. And in two more days I should get to move to a new room. Keeping the countdowns on.
My hair was also coming out in big chunks and getting everywhere, so Robert did the 'ole buzz cut for me tonight. On to the next stage of baldness.
I got to have a nice visit with my mom today during a period when I was feeling pretty good and another visit from Robert, the girls, and my dad tonight (when I was feeling less good).
I think Robert and the girls had a great Father's Day. He got some special cards from them, and a really cool t-shirt, and they took a 10 mile canoe trip down the Yadkin River.
And Happy Father's Day to my own dad who came to visit today, too. I'm grateful for his faithful love and concern for me these last few weeks. I know there's nothing worse than watching your child suffer and I am appreciative of all he's done to try to ease some of the pain.
To all the fathers out there, doing their best to love and show up for your kids in whatever ways you can. You're all Cool Dads. Happy Father's Day.
Hair or no hair, you are beautiful! i don’t think I’ve prayed this hard since Clara was born. We love you!
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Mama K is absolutely spot on - your beauty radiates...without your long, curly locks and with chemo kicking you hard. And your strength and positivity shine through it all too. Love, prayers, thankfulness for the periods of each day when you feel pretty good, and holding you in love for the hardest part of each day.
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy Father's Day to Robert! It is easy to see why you love him so. My prayers always include him and the girls too - the cancer journey is one the entire family participates in.
ReplyDeleteChrissy, you are beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou look darling (even though I know you’re feeling like junk right now!). 2 more days till your move to the VIP suite!! Hang in there ❤️
ReplyDeleteCheering you on from afar, and sending lots of loving/healing vibes your way!
You are rocking the new hair look - you Amazing woman!!
ReplyDeletePraying for you!!!!❤️🙏🏻🎉❤️
Your crew cut looks great Chrissy! So thankful you are still able to give us your update. Praying for good quality rest time and the medicine will be very effective.
ReplyDeleteChrissy, you are beautiful and lovely. All the styles look good on you. May love and kindness visit you every hour through the remainder of your treatment. K. Neal
ReplyDeleteMama K’s words are so true. You look beautiful Chrissy and our prayers are as constant and hard as we prayed for Clara. When you are out of the hospital we can’t wait to hear you and Mama K laughing in the kitchen. The Great Physician is healing you with His Mighty Hands so you can continue to love us all. We love you, Uncle Marvin and Aunt Pam
ReplyDeleteYou physical strength - and even more, your emotional strength - are inspiring. Keeping the faith, one day at a time. God bless!
ReplyDeleteYour beauty is still radiant; long curly hair or buzzed hair. I can see that you are surrounded by love. Prayers that the medicine is working and that you are able to rest comfortably while it is working. Thank you for sharing updates. I am glad to be on the journey with you. Thank you for taking us with you. Sending love!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! Your eyes and smile light up the world. As others have said , you rock every style. Please remember that at some point , EVERYDAY, someone is praying for you, your family and the medical team. You are another day closer to remission. !🙏🙏🙏
ReplyDeleteLove seeing that shining smile even through hard, tough stuff. We are covering you all in love and prayer. Happy Father's Day to Robert and send you hugs and love. Meg
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely! Know this is a rough road! You are doing great! Just do what you feel like! Everyone supports everything about you, sick or welll!
ReplyDeleteYou are very beautiful in every way. 🙏❤️
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