Madelyn slept through the night and only woke up for Zofran (anti-nausea med) at 5:00am (it was due to wear off at 2:30am). She slept another hour after that. She has still been nauseated this morning, but no longer vomitting. We have concluded it was the Methotrexate. She is having classic response to the chemo.
So we made it home to Anacortes about 12noon today. She luckily slept the whole way home. Phia chatted, screamed, sang and had imaginary talking games with her kitty the whole way.
MJ has eaten a little today. A few bites of corn flakes, some celery and carrots and now snacking on pop corn. She has continued to drink like a champ. About 8 oz every 1-2 hours. This is important to "flush" the chemo out of her system. This is the reason she sits for fluids before receiving the chemotherapy.
She is having a little bit of trouble walking today and feels dizzy.
Today is day 1 of our last 14 days at home before we have to be in Seattle full-time again (April-May).
This week is Madelyn's Birthday! Our little clover will be turning five years old on Thursday - Saint Patricks Day! If you would like to do something for her birthday please consider giving blood and then sending her a card to let her know about it. Just last month in Seattle, the Puget Sound Blood Bank was running low. This effects the little cuties sitting in hospital beds at Seattle Children's. MJ understands how blood given by loving people all over western Washington has helped her get better. This will make her happy.
If you are in Anacortes:
Island Hospital is having a blood drive TOMORROW, Monday March 14th. Call 299-1309 or email czaugra@islandhospital.org.
If you can, send her a note or card to let her know about your donation. Email me if you need our address: lisa@kuhnlein.com.
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