Emily wasn't as sick today as yesterday. She was pretty tired all day and had some upset stomach symptoms. She slept most of the day because she was up until 3am getting sick every hour or so last night. This afternoon she got hungry again and kept the food down. She also held down the water, grape juice and pomegranate juice, I picked up for her. Emily's hair loss is accelerating. If she would let us wash her hair, I don't think much would be left, it's just sort of hanging on, and she's hanging on to it.
Tomorrow Emily only had to have her labs drawn at the hospital. That marks the first time she hasn't had to get chemo on a visit and should be the lightest day at the hospital since this all started almost 4 weeks ago. It's nice her body gets to rest.
Em's new hair
Happiness is a new head of thick hair.
Buddies
Dec the Halls
Emily decorating tree at Festival of Lights
Emily, Tracy, and Haley at Intuit's Winter Wonderland for kids.
Gingerbread House
Tracy and Emily at a Brownie Event
Really, we're in Hawaii.
Emily and Haley with Santa
Don't worry Haley he's nice.
Emily 1 day before Phase 4
Does anything beat Chocolate Cake?
Emily at AT&T Park
The Giants "Good luck charm"
Sunset at Tahoe
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Sisters at Tahoe Vista Beach
It doesn't get better than sisters spending time at the Lake
Thanks to Lori Smith, Emily's teacher, who participated in Relay for Life in Emily's honor.
Chris, Em, and Haley in SF
Emily Easter 2008
Happy Easter
Em in her hospital bed
8 comments:
We are so very sorry to hear that Emily has been so sick, I cannot imagine what heartache that must be. I am sure that the hair loss must be extremely hard as well. We are glad to hear that she will get a more restful weekend. We send our love to all of you and continue to be amazed by Emily's spirit.
Hello brave little bird,
The Fantastic Mr. Fox is enjoying his chicken dinner while he waits to see you again. Give me a call when you are ready to hear more about the fox family's adventures.
I love you very much,
Grandma
I'm sorry Wednesday was such a bad day, but I'm glad to hear yesterday was more smooth. Today should be a breeze after everything else! Good luck with the lab results!
-Angie
Emily,
I am so sorry to hear that you were so sick Wednesday evening....but I am happy that for a little while you will have a break from your treatments....there are so many people that care about you and we are all praying for you and your family everyday....next week will be spring break at school and I hope that you will be able to have a restful week....
I am sorry that Emily is getting so sick. I am sure that is horrible for you guys! Please know we are thinking of you guys every day!
Love,
The Learys
Hello,
My name is Theresa Downey and I am a mother of a child who went to Country Lane while she fought leukemia. My heart goes out to Emily and all those who love her. I actually just wrote a long comment, but it didn't seem to go through. In short, I wanted to give you my Email...Downey@mac.com...if you ever wanted to talk or had any questions. We have been through a lot..my daughter relapsed twice and had a bone marrow transplant from her younger brother three years ago and she is now a happy healthy 14 year old. Im am so glad to read that Emily is responding so well to the chemotherapy. We were also treated at Lucille Packard Children's Hospital. Please feel free to write me any time.
-Theresa
Hang in there, Emily! Hopefully the day of rest helped a bit. I hope you were able to eat and drink a little more today. You must be feeling exhausted. Just know how many of us are thinking of you, holding you up in our prayers. Keep going, one day at a time, and we will keep sending you our best and most happiest thoughts to help you fight this. Big hugs, Jane.
Glad the liquids are staying down at least! I'm not sure if it's allowed, but one of my favorite things to have when I'm sick and/or dehydrated are those Pedialyte electrolyte popsicles. They look like Otter Pops (but are not quite as tasty sweet) and you just stick 'em in the freezer and suck on 'em whenever you need to. Hope you feel better soon, Emily!!
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