Sunday March 30th

Today was a hard day for Emily. She is feeling stomach sick from all the medication she is taking. On weekends they have her on a course of Bactrim, which is a antibiotic. She is taking it as a preventative for infections since her natural defenses are so low. We think it is making her feel extra sick. She is not in pain but just feels yucky. It's hard for her, but she told me "I just have to do what I have to do to get better." We are going to talk with the Doctor's about changing the doses of some of the stomach (zantac) and anti-nausea (zofran) medications. They told us there is more they can do if it gets bad.

Overall we had a very nice weekend. My Brother, Nick, was up for the weekend. Nick, Grandma, and all of us spent most of Saturday together at the house. In the evening Nick and Grandma babysat and Tracy and I actually went out to the Mall ! and then had a drink at Santana Row. It was really nice to be out, just the two of us. I also got away for a 2 hour hike on Saturday with my really good friend Rob.

As much as it can, Chemo is starting to become routine. I have decided that I will go back to work on Tuesday. It will be really hard not to be with Emily and my family every second of the day, but I need to work, it's an important part of keeping things as normal as they can be. Tracy will be taking at least 3 more months off, or if we can swing it, even more.

Tomorrow we are back at the day hospital for some labs and her 8th of 9 shots of L-asparaginase. She is so excited to be almost done with this course of thigh shots. I've got to come up with some sort of creative celebration for her.

Tracy and I also want to thank everyone again for all the help and support, and specifically all the yummy meals, the laundry, the shopping, the child care, gifts, the emails, phone calls, comments on the blog, and just all the prayer and well wishes. We feel so amazed and fortunate that we know all of you and that you care so much for us.