Tuesday, July 28, 2009

I'm HOME!!!

Finally - after two weeks in the hospital, I'm back home and it feels so good! Over the weekend it was pretty much just getting chemo drugs and managing nausea and pain and dealing with residents and fellows (never a pleasant experience). I was supposed to get home Sunday night, but one of the doctors who told us we would be going home overlooked the fact that I was supposed to get 12 hours of hydration after the drug. So I went home 24 hours later instead.
A nurse from home health came to give me a shot which is supposed to help boost my blood counts until the next cycle of drugs. I have to go back for some heart tests this and next week, but I don't have to have a scan for a while. So I've been hanging out at home for the past day and my mouth is still killing me - any ideas for helping mouthsores? I coated my braces with wax and that helped, but you have to take the wax out to eat which is such a pain. I've been forcing down as much as I can, but very few things sound tasty. All in all, I'm just zapped. I went to bed soon after we came home last night and then I took a shower this morning - it felt SO GOOD!! Be grateful for your own bathrooms and showers - they're amazing! I've been sleeping and watching movies most of the day and now I am updating this blog. And that's pretty much all that has happened.
Rachel is hilarious - I forgot how loud she can be! She was telling me all sorts of stories about yearbook camp (yes, there is such a thing) and wondering what would be preppy for her to wear for her marching band camp. The trumpet section is supposed to dress preppy so any ideas would be welcomed. Megan is also becoming a little louder and crazier - she must have found her voice once Rachel left. And Nathan is just as cute as ever! They've all been great about helping me out at home.
Thank you to everyone else who has been helping my family. We all appreciate the food, the transport, the care, etc. everything. I'm so grateful for all of your prayers in my behalf. I'll keep you updated as the days progress!

7 comments:

  1. Hey Lauren! Ugh I'm so sorry that your mouth is sore and that you're sick! But I'm sure it's nice to be home. All I can say about yb camp is that it is so incredible. jk it's pretty lame. And congrats on your AP test!!!!

    You are in my thoughts and prayers and I hope to see you soon!

    Alexa

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  2. Lauren!
    I just dropped off something for you and I hope you like it!! Rachel is going to have sooo much fun at band camp - its the highlight of the summer! I'm so happy you are home and I hope you feel better as the days go on. As for the mouth sores, well wax is the best way to cure them if you have braces. A pain (I know exactly what you mean!)but really the only way I know of! I'm running out of room so have a good day, sit outside, and maybe i'll see you soon!
    Love Alyssa

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  3. Lauren!
    I just dropped something off at your house and I hope you like it!! Rachel is going to have soo much fun at band camp - its the highlight of the summer! I'm so happy you are home and I hope you feel better as the days go on. Keep using the wax, a big pain I know, but that is the only way I know of! Have a good day, sit outside, and maybe i'll see you soon!
    Love Alyssa

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  4. Lauren!! Congrats on being home!! I'm glad to hear that you're doing alright. I hope you eat string cheese because that always makes me feel better when I'm feeling down!
    Much Love!
    Danielle

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  5. Hey Cutie, It was fun talking with you today!!! I am glad you are home and glad the package brought a few smiles! Wish I could come see you! Love ya & Miss you! Teresa

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  6. So glad you're home Lauren!!! So much more comfortable than a hospital room. I love that you are updating so much. It's so good to hear it from you. We love you!!!

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