Two More to Go in Cycle 3!

Greetings again... late again.  

Sheesh.  :)

On Monday Rob completed chemo treatment 7 of 9 in this third cycle.  No problems, no issues...  numbers continue to drop, but the nurse gave me the parameters on where the four main blood counts need to be, and somehow, he is still within range (thank you for continuing prayers) to receive the chemo treatments.  Holly and I chatted a bit and worked on our bags of things to do while Rob slept through most of the afternoon.  

That's always a good thing.

We saw his oncologist yesterday, and for the very first time, it was a relaxing visit, and she explained much to us in detail.  That's what we have been wanting.  I will not be sharing all the details here, but will let you know when anything changes that Rob wants to open up to all of our friends.  His doc is going to be keeping an eye on the couple of numbers that are continuing to climb, but will not be doing anything for the moment about those.

She said her goal right now is prolonging his life, and giving him quality of life.  

We'll gratefully take it, whatever it is.

Two more treatments, and Rob will be getting at least two weeks off as he undergoes the CT scans again at the end of this month, and as we meet back with the oncologist for the results the first week in April.  That visit and those results will give us direction on where we go from here...  either more time off, or more treatments of some sort. 

We will wait patiently.

The head pains continue, although his new way of taking his meds are actually helping him a bit.  The doc is not able to give him more or different meds because they are very hard on the liver, and Rob's liver is already compromised.  But as long as it's bringing even a little relief, Rob welcomes it.  He is still sleeping a lot, and frustratingly dealing with the effects of "chemo brain" again, but all in all, it's not too bad.

I was able to escape for some time on Saturday to go to Ikea with Nicole and her family... always a fun day!  And last night Nicole and I bummed around Meijer for a bit waiting for some scripts... it was very relaxing.  I love being with her. :)

Then, after dinner last night, my throat became very sore and very swollen, and I am still today feeling pretty yucky.  Majorly yucky.  I banished myself to my quilt room all day (and will be here most of the night) to keep away from Rob so he doesn't catch whatever I caught.  I don't know how I got sick, as I am pumping myself with so many vitamins, and sanitizing and washing everything constantly.  But my manager told me when I called him this morning that I've been under a lot of stress (yes sirree) and that is likely what caused it. He said, "Stay home!"  I like the way that man thinks! :)

So I will be fighting to be better, and trying to stay away from Rob while doing these days of ours.  I just want to go to bed.

We continue to be so thankful for all of your prayers!  They have helped Rob to get so much further in this cancer journey than his doctors even thought possible, and we are all so grateful for all of you.  God is our strength, and that strength is coming through you.

We are grateful beyond words. ♥

Rob wants to stay happy, and to be surrounded by normalcy and happy voices and words.  He, like all of us, wants to enjoy each day, not wallow in the "what if's" of the world.  I will try to make sure he does!

And today, he is happy and he is feeling good!  He even gave me a smiling face for the camera!

So in the meantime, Rob will be found on his facebook page, sharing his musical wisdom and witty conversations, finding joy in the little things of life, and keeping plugged in to your worlds, too.  He cares deeply for you, as you do for him.  (*thank you*)

And I am off to bed... after a very late dinner tonight.  Very late.  :/

In Love and Wrapped in Peace,

Cheri ♥