It’s hard to believe I started chemo today. My first dose of Fludarabine went well. The burn in my throat is getting a bit worse, but I’m trying to combat it with saline rinses. I am going to try to stay on top of my pain by reporting every new sensation or inkling of pain that arises. I really hate taking pain meds. They either make me nauseous or sleepy.

Tomorrow, I report to the 8th floor of the UW hospital bright and early at 8am. I think Cytoxan begins around noon. Yikes, I still need to pack! Interestingly, patients can wear regular clothes. It hasn’t dawned on me that I realistically may be in the hospital for the next month. Gulp.

One a side note, my brother had to take Marshawn to the emergency hospital tonight. He is vomiting, has major diarrhea, and is very dehydrated. Waaaaa! My poor little guy. X-rays, urine tests and stool tests have found nothing. He’s receiving iv hydration and will be monitored at the hospital overnight. Geez, what a coincidence…