Out of the hospital

Hip hip hoooray we are out of the hospital and staying at some apartments in Tampa right around the corner from Moffit. Mom is doing well she finally had to shave the rest of her hair because it started falling out really bad, but on the plus side she tried on a really cute wig today that I am trying to talk her into getting. The apartment is very nice and much more comfortable than the hospital. Hoping this is our last week here so we can get this pretty little lady home in time for thanksgiving. Other than that all other results have been good. Thank you everyone and we hope to see you soon

Ok back to the blog

Sorry about the lack of posting the past few days. Here is where we are, Mom had to get a platelet & blood transfusion on Monday and Tuesday which is what most patients have to do at one point of this process or another. We are hoping to move to the apartments this week, just waiting on her numbers to go up. The amount of pills she has to take is ridiculous and it has been bothering her stomach lately which caused some vomiting last night. Other than that just a lot of fatigue and boredom. The hardest part of this process for us I think is not being to do anything for her to ease her comfort. We have to make her eat but nothing sounds or taste good to her she gets very restless but is to tired to do anything. We will get thru this, 2010 hurry up and get here!

Things are going

Everything is still going pretty well at good ol Moffit. Mom is switching off from the Iv meds and back to the pill form in hopes her stomach can handle it and she won't have to be hooked up for so many hours.. The Doctors are very excited about the progress she has made thus far and say she is the poster child for this treatment. Hopefully we will be moving into the apartments mid week where she can be a little more comfortable and get some much needed rest. Thank you for the support everyone!

Day nine went just fine!

Momma Kasper had some good energy today but her appetite was a not so great as to be expected. Her and I went on two walks and when Dad got here they went on another one. She even got through her exercises that we do in the room. We played hangman, pictonary & a harpist came in and played some music. Her blood counts are where they are supposed to be so no blood transfusion has been scheduled as of yet. Hopefully only a few more weeks of this draining process for you Mom. You Can Do It!

Some of the songs I recognized that the harpist played:

I can't stop falling in love with you

What a wonderful life

This Pictonary Picture made my Mom really laugh

Rita and Pepita are 2 childhood friends my Mom had. Sisters that always walked together

It's been going good!

Monday was a pretty good day, sleeping beauty sleep all day but did not have much of an appetite. Today Tuesday has been great thus far Mom woke up hungry had a good breakfast did some exercises in her room had a good lunch & we have gone on 2 walks today. Hope a smooth day doesn't make for a rough night. Still no sores in her mouth or throat which is awesome & her blood counts are right where they should be. Thanks for the support everyone the prayers seem to be working keep it up!

Weekend update

Report from Dad

The hospital has really been quiet on the weekends and Starbucks not being open is a disappointment. Mom has been pretty tired and has been experiencing some of the side effects like nausea the chemo causes. However she has still been able to get up and do her daily required walking and exercises. I heard last night was a little rough for my Dad, because of the nausea they have decided to give all of her meds thru the IV from now on and when my mom got up last night her blood pressure dropped really low and she fainted luckily Dad was able to catch her and was close enough to pull the cord for the nurse. As soon as the nurse entered she was already waking up thankfully. I am very grateful my Dad was there to catch her but feel bad he had to go thru that by himself. Dad you are the strongest and sweetest man I know and thank you for taking care of Mom so well, a wife could never ask for a more perfect husband than you and we could never ask for a better father.

The Transplant Has Started......

The above picture is my Moms cells that are getting put back into her body. I know it may be a bit graphic but it is what it is. She will have a total of 2 bags and the process will take about an hour. She is very lucky some patients can have to do as many as 40 bags. Moms doing well a bit nervous but she didn't even have to leave the comfort of her own room for this process which is a blessing. Never thought Id be drinking Starbucks with my Dad & watching HGTV while my mom is getting a bone marrow transplant. It seems like some days I can't seem to get anything done & to think this can all happen in an hour is pretty amazing. Mom your doing a great job and you are the strongest most beautiful woman I know thank you for being such an amazing role model!