shot #4

Emily didn't feel up to going to school today so she just took it easy at home until her shot appointment. Chris ended up taking her and I stayed home with Haley, the Birthday Girl. Apparently Emily did the most amazing job ever with the shot. No crying beforehand; not even fazed at all. She cried afterward because it hurt, but usually beforehand she gets very anxious and upset at the thought (understandably!). I think she did so well because her Number One Buddy, Chris, was the only one there. Usually she gets Mommy, who is only Number Three. (Haley is Number Two.) Emily and Chris have an amazing relationship, needless to say. :-)

Chris and I have noticed the last couple of days that Emily seems to be getting depressed. We think it is a side effect of the Dexamethasone, which can cause mood changes. It is really hard to watch her and listen to her express these sad thoughts. Her cancer seems to be constantly on her mind and she keeps saying how much she hates it. We need to take her somewhere fun this weekend to give her some joy. She did get excited today for Haley's birthday, so that was really sweet to see. I am comforted knowing that this is temporary and she will perk up once she gets off this medicine, but there are still 4 more weeks before she is completely tapered off it.