Waiting to drop . . .

Four days of D-PACE and dex done.  Yesterday in clinic Glen's counts were still all good.  He is not scheduled to return to clinic until Friday the 9th.  We have a couple of days to somewhat relax.  In the meantime between now and Friday Glen's counts should drop before starting to climb back up again.  No restaurants, no crowds.  HE HATES BEING IN THE CITY AND AWAY FROM HOME.  Dex begins again tomorrow.  The neulasta shot Glen received yesterday did not affect him the way the first one did.  Thank goodness.  That first one was rough.  This one has been tolerable.

On the flip side of this, our newest grandson, scheduled due date October 3rd, seems  to be in a hurry to get here.  He quite possibly will make his arrival in the next few days.  WAIT!  We haven't held a baby shower yet.  With Glen's schedule (and everyone else's) we just weren't able to fit it in.  We thought we could come out to Salt Lake for this round of D-PACE and make it home for the shower on Monday, then . . . . . have baby.

I know, there is no messing with the Will of the Lord!  We will be happy to have "Camden Wade" arrive whenever this blissful event happens.  His mommy's birthday is the 13th.  I don't think he is going to wait that long. 

In all I believe our stay here in the apartment has been pleasurable.  Several couples got together for a bbq on Labor Day.  May people with similar situations supporting each other.  Sweet.

See you on the "up" side.

Oh, no word yet on arbitration.

Keep Strong,
Vannette

Arrival in Salt Lake for D-PACE

Glen and I arrived at Huntsman around 10 am yesterday morning to begin D-PACE and to meet with Dr. Tricot.  First, off to the infusion room to get the chemo started.  Since this is administered in 24 hour dosing it needed to get started right away.  Wow!  The pack  that was sent with the drugs is huge.  Much more than needed.  I have dubbed it "Glen's new buddy"  Nurse Laurie is going to attempt to get him a smaller one.

Glen has not had any pain medication today.  Two days of Dex down.  Two to go. 

One of  three PA's recently got married.  We learned today that she quit her position with Dr. Tricot and moved to Seattle.  There was Andrea, Abby and Amanda.  Andrea has departed.  There is a new PA hired.  I wonder if his/her name begins with and "A".

Our meeting with Dr. Tricot was encouraging.  Glen has done well with his treatment.  He has tolerated most of what has been given.  Very few set backs.  While I cannot recall the doctor's exact words he did let us know that he feels Glen will be with us for some good years yet.  Much more than what either Glen or I had come to understand.  A second transplant will add to that.  We hope to  get scheduling of the arbitration accomplished this next week and the actual arbitration while we are here in Salt Lake. 

Our apartment is nice.  Nice and CLEAN!  We are so fortunate to have these accomodations available to us.  This being our third stay away from home . . . . .I left half of what we normally bring along home this time.  I work myself much harder than necessary sometimes.  I am learning.

Time to rest.
Keep Strong, Vannette