chemo, day 3

Here's an update from dad, sent earlier today...

I rubbed her arms down in Bengay, especially around her elbows, then packed them with ice, gave her her pain medication, and held her until she went to sleep last night.  The pain must have eased up, because she slept all night.  That is uncommon.  It's 11 am, and I have not woke her yet.  She is really sleeping good.  She has to be back at the clinic at 1 pm today.  She wanted to try something new for pain, but Dr. Carpenter wants her to wait for at least a month and see if the chemotherapy has reproved some of the pain.  He's thinking it will!  You know you are in some kind of pain when you ask to have your arm amputated, just trying to find some kind of relief!!!  She also asked this question in Houston, but the doctors said it wouldn't help.


We just got back from labs.  It's 2:45.  I got her to eat half a sandwich when we left the clinic.  She has just laid back down, feeling exhausted and ready to go home.  She is taking ibuprofen for the flu like symptoms.

I talked with them a few minutes ago.  She is still sleeping.

Praying tonight, for another full nights rest.