I feel like lately this has become a blog about my mom, but other than my husband and children, she is my number one priority at the moment, and she is who I am with everyday so not much else is going on. (Okay, that's not true, we've been super busy around here.)
I took my mom to the doctor for another post-op check up and everything looks great! Last week she had to have 150cc of fluid drained from her chest because there was so much building up. Yesterday she had another 60cc drained and hopefully that number will diminish quickly until she doesn't have to have it done anymore. She will not have to go back until mid-June when Chemotherapy is over. I am going with her to two cancer classes, one is on the 17th and the other is on the 25th. I'm not exactly sure what will be learned, except that the first one is kind of like a "what to expect from chemotherapy" class.
Speaking of Chemo, her first treatment is on February 20 and will be every other Friday until her last treatment on June 5. She will have a 3 week break from treatments and then do 5 weeks of Radiation, basically the whole month of July. The hope (and prayer) after that is that she will be cancer free.
I didn't sleep well last night because I kept thinking about my mom and chemo. I just want it to hurry up and kill any leftover cancer cells! I'm not sure why, but I'm a little scared of it. Maybe it's because I know it will make her sick, maybe it's because she will be weak or maybe it's just fear of the unknown for the future. Yes, knowing the Plan of Salvation is a comfort in some ways, but it's a little bit different when someone so close to you has a disease that could end her life. It's easy to say, "atleast you know you will see her again" but that's not a comfort to me right now. I want her here. I want her to physically be at her grandchildren's weddings. I want her to go shopping with me to places that husbands hate to go. I want her to ask me for advice on random things. I want her to vent to me about the stresses of work. I want her to share Costco milk with me because neither of us can drink 2 gallons in a week.
*Sigh* I could go on and on and on...for now I'm off to dry my tears and try to sleep.
3 comments:
I'm SO glad things have gone well for your mom up to this point. Try to keep being positive like you've been lately, even though it's hard and the unknown is scary. I know everyone that knows of your mom's situation is praying and will continue to pray for her and your family. You guys are strong, and the Lord will take care of you and bless you with everything you need as you go through this.
As I've said before, I am hear if you need anything, and DON'T EVER feel bad about asking me to watch your girls! It's the least I can do to help you guys out.
Love ya!
You are doing great! As scary as Chemo is, I am sure it is a relief to get it started for your mom so she can be cancer free!! Tell her to be strong, and that we are all praying for her. I would love to watch your girls anytime you need! Love you Katie!!!
Katie you are doing such a good job sporting your mom. It sounds like things are going really good so far. Chemo can be a really hard thing to watch someone go through but it is we worth every step. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you out.
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