Back Home For a Bit
Amy has gotten through the second round of chemo, which meant the hospital was finally able to discharge her to an acute rehab facility. (She’s been in a hospital bed for more than a month, so she needs some therapy to rebuild muscle and such.) Unlike the hospital, which was an hour+ from home, the rehab facility is only 20 minutes away, which means I’ve been able to split time between there and home.
There’s not really much else to report. From what they can tell, the chemo is doing its job so far. Amy’s in much better shape than she was a month ago. But we have a long way to go before we’re through. The current plan is for 3-4 more rounds of chemo, followed by a bone marrow transplant. We’ll be back staying at the hospital for the next round in a couple of weeks. Not sure if subsequent ones will be able to be done closer to home or not.
Thank you again for all of your support for my wife and our family. It means a lot to know we’re not alone.
Andrew Barton
January 17, 2019 @ 1:41 pm
I went through something like this in 2016. Last month my wife had her final operation in the recovery process. Best wishes for the same good fortune.
Remember to look after yourself. When you wife gets out she’ll need you to be well to look after her.
Terry Hickman
January 17, 2019 @ 5:51 pm
Thinking about you and your wife and family every day, Jim. Be good to yourselves. Today’s medicines are amazing.
Harry Connolly
January 17, 2019 @ 11:39 pm
Best wishes to all of you.
Beth
January 18, 2019 @ 9:22 am
Hugs, Jim. I’m keeping you and your wife in my thoughts.
Michelle
January 18, 2019 @ 10:41 am
I’m so glad to hear things are going well (as well as can be expected.)
I wish you kindness, love and lots and lots of healing. **hugs**
Claire
January 18, 2019 @ 11:38 am
I’m so glad she’s closer to home. Made all the difference to me when I was sick and my (then boyfriend, now husband) was able to visit me more easily after I got transferred to the hospital close to his work…
You’re in our thoughts. Prayers if welcome.
Dana Lynne
January 18, 2019 @ 2:07 pm
Keeping you in our thoughts. Glad the rehab center is closer.
Avilyn
January 19, 2019 @ 10:14 am
Glad you have a chance to be home for a while, and that things seem to be going well. Continued good wishes for you & your family.
Andrea J
January 26, 2019 @ 12:47 pm
Sending hugs your way. Wish I’d checked your blog a week ago so that I could have seen this post. I’m happy the rehab center is closer.
I have been keeping you and Amy in the front of my mind.