Transplant 9-12-11

Our day started bright and early with walking Halle to the bus stop, seeing her off and driving Peyton to school.  Both kids seemed a little nervous and worried about Daddy because today was the big chemo day.  Halle ended up coming home early from school due to upset tummy and vomiting.  Which I really feel was just nerves.  Please pray for our babies as it is very hard on them to be away from mommy and daddy and not really understanding what is going on. 

Got checked in at MDA around noon and started the process for chemo.  Which included lots of fluids and meds to help with side effect from the chemo.  Because we serve a GREAT BIG GOD, he has not had any side effects from the chemo such as nausea, dizziness or fatigue.  The nurse said he probably would not begin feeling tired until Sunday or Monday when his immune system will be at it's lowest.  We are staying in an extended stay near the hospital in case he gets a temp or any major side effects from the chemo. We go back to MDA on Thursday for stem cell transplant which is about a 3 hour process.  The nurse said it waws a painless process.  He is currently hooked to a back pack that is connected to his chest cath which administers nausea meds and other fluids to keep him hydrated. 

As you may know, hair loss is a major side effect from this type of chemo.  We decided that it would be a good idea to shave Q's head so the kids would not be shocked to see him with no hair.  We made this fun for the kids by allowing them to participate in the shaving!   We made a mohawk and several other funny hair do's for daddy.  (I will post pics later)  Even Papa Nick and Uncle Donny shaved their heads!!!  I will post their pics as well!  Both kids said they did not like daddy new do so he told them he would it grow back. 

Thanks to our friend Dave Massey we are able to video chat with the kiddos every day!  They love that!!! And so do we since being away from them seems to be the hardest part! 

At the end of the day we are thanking God for His many blessing and His healing touch.  Miss our family and church family more than you will ever know.  Life really is all about your loved ones and the time you spend with them.  Every day is another blessing!!!