Consolidation Chemotherapy Day 4
Deb had a very nice evening yesterday with Eileen and Beth. They ordered out to one of the local restaurants and enjoyed a carmel apple for desert. Debbie said that she actually slept last evening and she looked much more rested today.
My buddy George stopped in for a visit this afternoon on his way to his part time job at Swarthmore College. Shortly thereafter, Allie and Joey went down for a visit with some very special soft pretzels with mustard. Because of the weather today, everyone stayed inside -- but did their laps none the less. Joey called me from our favorite road while I was parking the car. Debbie had a nice afternoon of visitors today until around 7:00 PM.
I arrived shortly after 4:00 PM and we watched a movie together on Debbie's DVD machine. This machine is really amazing. It has a crystal clear picture and, with headphones, wonderful sound. We both had a set of headphones on and we laid across the bed and watched the show. It was nice to relax together, even though we didn't land in Heathrow at the end of the movie. We then did some laps, turned our noses up on the dinner again, and went downstairs to the gift shop for potatoe chips and soda. Luckily, the carmel apple fairy brought another one down today and that will probably be both dinner and dessert tonight.
Sorry to say but the rash is coming back now, there is no doubt about it. It is still a very low grade rash compared to last time, but it is spreading and itching like crazy. The nurses brought Debbie some benadryl and hopefully this will settle her down. I think that she will be OK because she is not on any antibiotics, but there is definitely a storm brewing here.
So far, we are still on track to come home on Tuesday afternoon.
Deb sends her love to all.
posted by Joe @ 7:59 PM
17 Comments:
Mrs Teklits,
It was so nice to be able to visit with you today. You look great! Only two more days and then your home!!!! See you soon!!!
Love Always
Alli
Hey Tek, bummer about the rash starting.. maybe it wont' be as "heated" as last time , we can hope!! Heard youve been having our weather.. it was awful here today.. in the 40's and raining.. Mark had a baseball tournament this weekend,and we only got games in yesterday!!
We are getting a new student tomorrow..little 5 year old who apparently hasn't been to school since sept.. has some speach issues, but does know how to use his middle finger and say the words that usually accompany it.. so it is going to be an interesting day...
I hope this rash stays at the hospital when you leave...your almost down to hours now before you leave.. by the way.. what movie did you and joe watch?? take care deb.. my prayers continue..mdf
Hang in there Deb!
Hope the Benadryl works well for ya! Maybe it will help you sleep too!
Continuing to pray for you!
Love for us all in SC.
Cindy, Keith and Boys
OK meant "from" us all.....
LOL,
Cindy
Hi Deb:
You guys are making me hungry...caramel apples, soft pretzels and potato chips. Mmmmmmm!
Well sounds like bowling went much better with Bee's buddy Joe last weekend. Dave didn't even share the scoring but I know with some practice he'll be back on track.
Keeping busy as we are readying for our trip. Met with our sitter today. The boys love her and I think everyone will do well. Colin even helped me fold laundry in prepartion for me not doing his.
I can't wait to get on the plane and know that there is nothing more for me to do. I reminded Mere unlike other trips we cannot buy what we forget so take care when you pack.
Hope you have/had a restful night that is itch-free.
Take care...Love ya lots. Haven't stopped praying...COD Eileen
Hello Deb and Joe!
Thanks for the the update Joe, your postings are always appreciated. Deb sounds like she is doing good. Leave us not jump to any RASH assumptions. :)Booo! Sorry, but I guess you and your itchy friend are old adversaries by now. Hang tight!
Our youngest finally turned 21 this past week. Empty nest at last. They are on there own! God bless the children. Ryan will be a Penn State Senior in 6 weeks. Incredible!!!
How is the little chubster? How is Jess doing? Is Walid holding up? Hope all is well with you extended family.
We continue to pray and thank the good Lord for all his blessings on you Deb, and your whole family. Be in touch when you can, look forward to seeing you all soon. Love Cathy and Artie :)
Debby & joe,
We hope that today was another good day & that the rash is being kept in check by the Benadryl. We're also hoping that you'll be back home tomorrow, & continue on the road to recovery. Love Mom & Dad
Dear Deb and Joe;
Just a little hello, to ler you know I'm thinking about ya.
We had some rainstorm about
2:oo am with hail. Thank God no tornado. Lotsa Love with BIG HUGS
Your Aunt Angie
Hi, Aunt Debbie. I'm sorry to hear the rash is coming back but happy to hear that you should still be coming home tomorrow. I'm sure that makes things more bearable while you're there. Hang in there!
Lisa
Hi Deb,
Sorry to hear about the rash, but hopefully the benadryl will do its thing and I hope it's all cleared up in time for your coming home tomorrow. Hope you get a good night's rest.
Love and prayers,
Jeanne
Debbie,
So glad to hear that you are resting well and enjoying carmel apples, haha. Always a nice treat. Sorry to hear about the rash coming back, but you will home soon and all will be well again. Kick back and relax, stay strong!
xoxoMeg Noon
Hi girl..I feel like Mo..no excuses, except it's still a bit hard for me to sit at the computer for any length of time.(bad chair) ...do want to add my happiness and glee concerning Emma and her timely entrance ..congrats to all..not to mention God bless and good luck..also honey keeping up the prayers and positive vibes.(get thee behind ..bad rash, bad rash) my head is itching in sympathy for you.. I have just started back on all my RA drugs (thank God for drugs) so that should stop soon,but I do indeed feel your itching..I think anything is bearable if you know it will go away eventually..right?? anyway by the time you read this you will probably be home ,and I can just call you..spoke to Nancy a minute ago..she sends love,and is on the way to Australia..Perth and then Hong Kong..she says don't forget Scotland in the fall...something to set our sights on for sure! Well my dear take an oatmeal bath and extra drugs and pecker up..til I see you soon ( by the way Anita R made a to die for dinner..we missed you)xxoo:)Bev
Deb,
Well I hope this is a welcome home note. Thinking of you and still sending good vibes and prayers to you. Take care,
Love,
Jean
Hey Deb:
Just wanted to say "hey"! Dave, Mere and I are busy packing and I think I am going to turn in early as tomorrow will be a power day before we leave.
Thinking of you and hoping you are home all tucked in.
Love, COD Eileen :)
Hello My Chizzie-
Back from Ohio last night and I'm hoping this finds you NOT DOING ANYTHING RASH and at HOME in the comfort of your own bed.
Ohio was...well - it was Ohio. Everyone there says hello and sends their love.
I sure hope that you are feeling okay and that this latest round of chemo has done the trick.
Hope all ROD's, COD's and FOD's
are doing well, too.
Love you honey- K
P.S. Thanks for asking Mo. I'm doing much better, it's just taking forever. Funny thing, I can't get that Oscar song out of my head, only my version goes: "It's hard out here for a GIMP." ha-ha. Glad to hear that Bob is soldiering on and that his counts are hanging tough. Hope his appt on Monday went well. love ya. K
Debbie
So happy to hear all is going well. As always you are on my mind and in my prayers. Just wanted to say "Hi"
Kathy Gaffney
Dear Deb and Joe;
Just wanted to say Hi and hang in there.Love you and I am praying for you. BIG HUGS
YOur Aunt Angie
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