We slept in! For the first time in over a week we had the freedom to let the morning disappear. Michellie was feeling much better this afternoon, and as we headed out for what we were thinking of as breakfast, she walked several blocks to the restaurant, and then several blocks to the hospital too. The doctor was very happy with her progress and discharged her from the hospital. This means that she becomes on out patient, and we do not have to actually be back in to the clinic until Wednesday for her last chemo of this round.
Michellie's aches and complaints today were mostly around her jaw, teeth, ears and blurred vision. This is all part of one of the side effects of one of the drugs. Fortunately, Tylenol is all she needs for this. The Prednisone is ramping up her appetite, and she has eaten voraciously all day.
Later this afternoon we were able to all head to the Krochko's for a lobster/turkey leftover dinner. It was wonderful and catching up with everyone was great. Michellie was able to eat with everyone and not be bothered by all the smells, and after dinner she enjoyed a movie on their big screen, and then we all watched footage from MacKenzie's Tap Dog touring.
As we headed home from the evening, Michellie was already asking what we had in the fridge as she was hungry again. Yah!!!
David and Michelle were very relieved when the doctor granted Michellie permission to be discharged. In fact, we both let out a huge sigh of relief, (one we did not know we had been holding all week), and we felt the worst was over. We do have a road ahead with treatments, drugs, blood counts, driving, snow storms ( or hopefully none), and of course, the loss of hair. But at least we know the big stuff has passed and she is on the road to recovery!!! Another big day, and another set of incredible miracles to behold.
Again, thank you everyone for following this journey and for holding us in your hearts. We heard lots of stories today of all the toasts and prayers that were sent our way over the last few days as you shared with your own families. We are so touched and grateful for everyone's thoughts and concerns. We know all that you have been doing is making a difference in our world and we THANK YOU!
Happy Boxing Day!
Just catching up on reading the last few days of blogs. Such good news! YAY!
ReplyDeleteGrampy posted a long comment and then he lost it, so I'll just say that grandparents are always happy to hear about a good appetitie. You go girl.
ReplyDeleteWe were glad to hear you all finally had a well deserved rest after such a worrisome week.(Hope it was the same last night). We are also grateful and relieved with the support you have recieved from all the good folk down there as well as from across the country and beyond (the Greenwells in England and Australia pass along Best Wishes!)
ReplyDeleteMichellie....keep on eating!!! and be brave when 'Doc' Dad, literally' gives you the needle...just a lil' ouch,then put a hot beanbag on it (Grammy's remedy!) You're on the mend girl, keep smilin' and we are all with you on the road to recovery...Lots of Love, Grammy and Grampy.
PS Looks like a good day to hunker down in Halifax as this next storm rolls thru. Hold on!
(looks like Grampy got it right this time)
Such good news for all of you and especially Michellie! Eat away girl and a little exercise will help to keep you strong for the road ahead.
ReplyDeleteMay you all continue to be blessed with many hugs and lots of love!!
Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Wow-It is hard to fathom the whirlwind roller coaster that you have all been on and have finished that ride, and now it's time for cotton candy and mini donuts! Thank-you for sharing the many precious, tender, nerve racking, delicious, fun, joyous, challenging and other moments with us. Your courage, openess and generosity is truly awesome. And to Michellie-high five over and over. Well done.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! We especially like Michellie's new hair cut! It looks awesome! Will send New Years pics as soon as mom can figure out how!! We were all thinking of you guys (and gals!) on New Years! We all made a huge loud toast to Michellie! Thinking of you happy belated New Years!!!
ReplyDeleteSiobhon, Amie and the crew!