Round 1 chemo: done!

I'll have you know, I'm the only crazy lady on the floor who takes pictures of their child in the wagon, in the toy car, walking or playing. I'm still a rookie (I'm sure that's what everyone here is thinking), so maybe it'll wear off when we've spent some more time here. Until then, I'm capturing everything I can! And this picture is too sweet. Standing alone, propped up against the window since she doesn't quite have all her strength, with the IV tubing off to the side. 

Some things I have learned today:

1. When in doubt, up the Zofran.
2. A slow morphine drip manages Clara's pain much better, but she doesn't sleep at all.
3. If Clara asks for a salad, get it to her STAT! Same goes for pizza. But keep the pink bucket close by :)
4. Take it a day at a time. Thinking about the next year makes me nauseous, so it's better not to.
5. There is no monotony in this adventure. 

Round one (five days) of chemo finished today. Hip hip hooray! To celebrate the kids and Brian back home went on a bike ride. When Clara asked what they were doing I lied and told her they were cleaning. Bike rides are her most favorite thing in the world. If you look closely you will see 2 things that would be different if I were there. Chandler wouldn't have a sucker in his mouth, on his bike! And Brian wouldn't be pulling both the trailer bike and the trailer. I think they will need to bring the bikes up one of these weekends so we can take Clara for a spin. 

Thank you friends for your support, prayers, love and generosity. xoxoNatasha