6.20.11

Day One of Chemo is done! Despite last Thursday's traumatic port experience, this time went smoother. The day was generally non-eventful and even pleasant despite the fact that they were confined to the hospital with Meri hooked up to an IV for EIGHT hours. She got to roam around much of the day, playing in the playroom, zooming around on hot-wheels and coloring in a coloring book.

They gave her anti-nausea medicines during the day and sent them home with them as well. By the end of the day, Meri was exhausted and starting to complain about her tummy hurting. :( When I last spoke to Allison, Meri was asleep, and we are keeping fingers crossed that she has a restful night.

The doctors told Alli that the peak sickness for this particular chemo (the 8 hour sessions) is 10-14 days after infusion. I am hoping that means just a lot of sleepiness for Meri and not a lot of nausea.