Maintenance setting in

We are starting to settle into the maintenance phase of chemo. Emily seems to be feeling really well, she has much more energy than anyone in the family or extended family for that matter. Treatment is pretty easy, she just has a pill regime that we have setup for her and us to follow and so far no doses have been missed. She is on her 5th of a 5 day course of Prednisone, with 2 more doses today to wrap that up. Since it's just a 5 day course we aren't seeing as many side effects as when she was on it for 35 days. We do see her increased appetite and some depression, the only times she tells me she is sad she has cancer is is on Prednisone or dexamethasone. That shows the profound effects that medication has on a person. This week she will continue to take her 6MP and on thursday take her weekly Methotrexate.

Her hair is definitely starting to grow back, she has a visable layer of "fuzz" starting to come in. She loves us talking about it and making a big deal about it, which we do.

Tracy and I are noticably less stressed, the mood around the house is just better all around. Now is the time where Tracy and I can start to take care of ourselves a little better. I saw my eye doctor today and will see my primary care doc tomorrow with concerns I have put off while Emily was so sick. I also have plans to start to exercise again, which is hard to start but I know will have positive pay offs if I keep with it.

This week Emily has labs, that's it!