We were the first ones here this morning so Dad could get started as soon as possible since today is the split dose. He's now getting the Ara-C....the main drug of the day...other than the steroid. The Ara-C takes about 2 1/2 hours so he should be done around 11:30....then to the hospital for the other half tonight.
Dad is doing fine today. Last evening he had a bit of an upset stomach, but took his anti-nausea pill and was fine. He ate dinner and just relaxed after that and got a fairly good night's sleep, considering he's on high doses of steroids. I went to bed before 9:30 which is a rare occurrence and so I'm fairly rested today for the late night. Dad has had the steroid face flush today where his face gets red and he feels warm. I think I'm going to rig up some sort of "subtle" ice pack for his neck and head when we get home to help counter that flush and it wouldn't hurt for the cold to help ward off any inkling of going after those hearing nerves.
Dad is dozing now (even though he didn't get benadryl today) and I'll have him take a nap this afternoon to stay on top of things for the late night tonight. The Ara-C got started this morning around 8:45 so it won't be able to be started until the same time this evening (supposed to be 12 hours apart) so that means we won't be home til after midnight tonight....so naps are in order this afternoon.
Good news...I saw the first robin of the year outside our kitchen window at home this morning...so spring is on the way!
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Go, Grandpa, Go!
ReplyDeletehow is dad feeling?
ReplyDeletea little puny...not too bad. He took an anti-nausea pill and slept awhile. He had a bowl of soup for lunch and that has set well. He's just relaxing and that's a good thing. He should be all rested for tonight. I'm making some home-made chicken noodle soup right now...for his dinner and that should taste good to him, too.
ReplyDeleteI'll post later this evening from the hospital to let you know how he's doing.
Ditto on the Go Grandpa Go, and I also want to throw in a Go Grandma,Go. Linda you are amazing! We can all rest easier knowing it's not just the Drs and Leo who are working hard for the cure, but you are making sure it happens. We are all so lucky that you are there to take such great care of Leo. I really appreciate the updates. Take care & THANKS!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHere here. Thanks, mom. Give dad a hug for Joy and I.
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