Well, today was an interesting day. It began just as any other regular day would... at 6am with a series of loud bangs and a shaking sensation. Not only are we learning tips required for the nursing profession, but tips required for the demolition of a building as well... which is what is happening directly across the street from our hotel room! I tried to take a video with my cell phone camera but since it was raining it just didn't come out so well. Just picture 3 giant cranes - one with a claw, one with pinchers and one with an over sized jackhammer bashing into the roof of a building. It was like Doc Oc from Spiderman never got called back for the movie sequel and had to find work in demolition in Buffalo, NY. Anyway, it was a pretty loud day and not the best for resting.
This morning when I did Mom's lovanox shot she said it didn't hurt but it immediately started spurting like a geyser in Yellowstone National Park. I've never been there, but I don't have to now. I know what it looks like in red. This is, I HOPE, because her platelets are low and we are anxious to see if the nurses at the clinic tomorrow have any suggestions to make sure this absolutely never happens again. Mom seemed to think everything was fine, but I was about ready to pass out and really - what's the sense of having your daughter there to take care of you if she's the one that needs the medical attention.
The rest of the day was thankfully low key. Mom has a very early appointment tomorrow and will be getting 2 chemo infusions. She's been pretty tired so hopefully it won't be too much of a challenge to get to and from the clinic tomorrow. After that, she's done until Friday with chemo and her numbers should start coming back up.
That's it for now.
Love,
Amy
Hi Mom and Amy, wanted to pop in and say hi. Miss you both, Hope to be able to visit soon.
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