So yesterday we had our EUA scheduled at 11:15AM. They were a little behind but sent Gracie back at about 11:30AM. We spoke with Dr. P just after noon and were heading up to the cancer clinic just after 1PM. Gracie had been given morphine during the EUA to control any pain and so was quite drowsy most of the day. She slept much of the time in the clinic. We moved over the to the cancer unit at about 7PM. Chemotherapy started at about 11PM and continued for a couple of hours. Gracie did really well and was quite sleepy throughout. I woke up a few times to help her but I was quite tired as well. Stephanie seemed to sleep well.
For whatever reason the doctors had orders for Gracie to stop getting IV fluids during the night. This was fine by me because that would allow Gracie to move around without her IV pole the next day. However, after they stopped the fluids they had to hook her up again to get some Zofran (anit-nauseau medication). This seemed strange to me but I was not reasoning really well before 7AM. Gracie woke up at 8:30AM with an enthusiastic, "The sun is up and its good morning time Daddy!"
Gracie has been quite happy and perky ever since. She has eaten well and been happy to see all of her hospital friends. She has also enjoyed making crafts and watching Little Einsteins. Part way through the morning, one of the child life workers brought her a huge banner for the door. It says, "Congratulations Grace! Its your last hospital chemo." Gracie does not really understand it but Stephanie and I are really excited about it!
Things are going really well and we thank you all for your love and support.
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