Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Yesterday we found out that Katie has swine flu. We are taking all the precautions that we can – masks, new towels, more hand washing, etc. etc. I’m not too worried about Katie but about Chris. The people that have died are the ones that have other complications like Chris who doesn’t have an immune system because of the chemotherapy. When Chris comes home from work he’s been confined to his bedroom. Hope no else gets it. Chris had his first chemo treatment we only have 11 more treatments to go. We went in last Wednesday at 2 pm. They hooked him up and gave him 2 medicines while we were there at the hospital and then they hooked him up to his pump. I couldn’t watch. About 2 hours after his chemo started he started feeling the cold sensation that they told him about. We didn’t realize it would set in so quickly. For the next two days Chris couldn’t shower – as long as the pump is attached they are worried about infection so no showering (poor guy, he took a sponge bath don’t worry). He has been very tired and nauseated. Friday we went back in and had the pump removed. He spent Saturday and Sunday recovering from the chemo and is doing better now. Thank you all again for keeping us in your prayers and thoughts. We will update you again soon.

1 comment:

Aunt Wanda Wach said...

Oh,no. I wonder if Katie got swine flu in Florida or on the plane? And, so the chemo begins. Somehow this chapter in your lives will play out and all will be well. Love you, Aunt Wanda