Brian finally finished up the 5th round of chemo today. He actually got out of the hospital last Wednesday, but the A rounds have a day 11 chemo that he has to come back for and do outpatient. It is a small quick bag, so we were only at the hospital for a little over an hour today. We had a few appointments earlier in the week for blood tests and to restitch the central line in his chest that had ripped out. So far, his counts haven't dropped and depending on how his blood work is tomorrow we may be able to have a few days off from the hospital. On the last visit we even overheard the nurse telling her assistant how great Brian looked and how well he was doing!
He has been feeling remarkably well too. We keep getting scared that he is feeling so well, because it's usually when he is feeling his best that something happens and he has to go back to the hospital. We have been able to get out the the apartment some and even had a nice date night last night. He has been trying to get out and walk around more since the muscles in his legs and neck are really weak from not being used. I think his body has started getting used to the chemo though. He hasn't been feeling bad, and was even able to go through the chemo today without the nausea meds that were already prescribed for that round. His hair has also started growing back! After having a baby face for a few months without shaving, he is now having to shave on a every few days basis. His eyelashes and eyebrows that had thinned out are starting to come back as well. I don't know how long it will take for the hair on his head to grow back, but I'm sure he will proudly wear his Red Sox hat until it is back to normal.
Overall, everything has been going great. Our only concern is still the one spot under his arm that shows up on the scans. Unfortunately we won't even have a chance to find out more until after the next round of chemo when he is restaged again. So, keep praying for that one spot and Brian's continued recovery, but everything else for us has been a wonderful praise to God.
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It sounds like Allie has finally grown into her name. She is a big MONSTER! I am so glad that you were able to come home and see her.
Please remember that you are both always on my mind and in my prayers.
Amy Kipina
Brian and Amanda,
We are so excited about you being 99% cured - that is wonderful news! God does answer prayers. We want you to know that we think and pray for you often.
Much love,
Lauren & Rob
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