Isabel is having her first treatment today. It is a 36 hour treatment. They are using some different chemicals for this type. She & Jen will also have a little class going over the different types of treatment they are using, what the side effects are & what to watch for.
Isabel had an EKG today to make sure her heart was strong enough to handle the chemicals. Her EKG came out fine, they also got the bone marrow biopsy results, all good, no cancer in her bones.
I talked with Jen over the weekend- Anyone wondering what to so or how you can help; here are some ideas:
With the type of port Isabel has, they prefer her to wear a zipper, button, or snap shirt, one that can be undone at the top, so she doesn't have to change into a gown & still be comfortable. Anyone that has some hand-me-downs in a size 10 for girls- it would be much appreciated. This can be an every day shirt, or pajamas.
Also, Isabel loves to read. Anyone wanting to donate a book, magazine (or magazine subscription), activity book- Something that will help keep Isabel occupied during those long 5 day stays.
Meals- I have a calendar made up of when Jen will need meals. Next week, we are going to see how the IV push goes. If it is a quick shot & out the door, no meals will be needed. If it is an IV drip that will take a few hours, we will be scheduling meals for those treatment weeks as well.
Time- As independent as Isabel is, Jen would feel much more comfortable if on her 5 day stays & 36 hour stays, if someone was with her at all time, or as close as we can get. If you would like to take a shift at the hospital, or watch kids, so that Jen can be with Isabel, let me know.
If you need Nate & Jen's address, want to sign up for a meal, or have any other thoughts ideas or questions, E-mail me.
Amber_hadley@hotmail.com
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