Cycle One - Day 4

I got up this morning off and on around 6am. I noticed Matt was up a few times and not sure if he was able to get enought sleep. I hope that he was able too. I didn't hear any snoring, so I am not sure if he slept ok or not so great.

The resident doctor came in again this morning around 8:20 to see how I was doing. I had my Boston Red Sox 2007 World Championship t-shirt on and she asked me again where I was from in Maine. I told her Boothbay Harbor. She then said, I know it well. Turns out, she went to boarding school with Kate Davidson and also knows Pete Smith. I kinda thought that was funny to make that connection being so far away from Maine.

I really enjoy making connections like that. It makes me realize how much of a small world we live in.

I drew back the shades around 9:20am and noticed that it was snowing. Snowing pretty good! If people come see me today, I hope that they make it safely.

I'm not sure if I mentioned the hospital of where I am receiving treatment. The University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO is where I am currently being treated. I am on the 11th Flooth of the Anschtuz Inpatient Pavillion in the Oncology ward. Room 1136 this time around.

My sister in law Becky is coming down a little later this morning with her son Quin. I am excited to see them. I spent last Sunday afternoon with Quin watching football and he helped me cheer on the Pats. When it got a little later in the evening, Quin needed me to turn on the Bears game because that was the Sunday night game. You see, Quin is three years old and probably knows more about the Bears than I know about the Pats. He is definitely smarter than the average three year old about football and sports. I just called Becky to make sure that she was making it down ok in the snow. She is on her way and should be here within the next 20 minutes or so.

My nauseua is still pretty prevailent and I still don't have much of an appitite. The only thing that I keep nibbling and sipping on are Cherrios and Gatorade. Maybe 20 Cherrios and 8oz. of Gatorade in a about a day and a half.

When Becky and Quin got here, we took a little walk down to the cafeteria where I actually ate five fries and half of a turkey burger with a small slice of pickle and a little bit of water. I was also able to eat a couple of small fruit snacks. So far I'm holding it down well. Chemo seems to be a little better this time around, it's treating me okay. Joint pain is becoming more prevelant over the course of the days.

When we returned, Jamie the pharmacist for the oncology floor came in with a Christmas basket filled with lots of fun goodies, prepared by the pharmacy students.

After talking with the VA this afternoon, I'm pretty optimistic that they will come through with 100% temporary disability at the very minimum. When the social worker came by today, she had other avenues to help with financial support that I am also hopeful about.

Katie came back from work around 3pm and started checking out all of the new loot (she has been gone for almost 24 hours now) cheeks red from the cold.

Paige also came by this afternoon. She did a quick photo shoot of what happens for chemo... it is truly a snapshot of what happens. Can't wait to see the results.

There was a mad rush for Paige, Quin and Becky all to leave because we looked out the window and the snow seemed to be falling much faster. I am bummed that I can't go outside and enjoy the snow with my dog.