Ella had her 3rd dose of Chemo yesterday down at Seattle Children's. The whole process went so much smother than last week, thank you everyone for your prayers! Many tears were shed by Ella during the accessing and then the removal of the needle from her port, but it was nothing like the thrashing and kicking of previous weeks. I also felt better prepared in making sure we all had a good breakfast, a lunch to eat in the car, plenty of snacks, drinks, entertainment and a present for Ella once her port was accessed.
We are also using Ella's love for TV to our advantage and let her know that if she didn't fight the phlebotomist or nurses than she could watch as much TV as she wants the day after chemo. (between the hrs of 8-6, with a 2 hr "rest time") Continuing to limit her TV watching on other days makes this a big incentive for her to cooperate and not hate Chemo so much.
We are very grateful for my in-laws who volunteered to watch Biniyam for the day so he wouldn't have to sit for 4 hrs in his car seat. And, when we returned home they insisted that they continue watching both the kids so that Greg and I could both join our friends for an Octoberfest dinner.
5 comments:
So glad it is getting better! I was thinking about you yesterday. I hope that Ella continues to cooperate better.
That is great news! And kudos to you for being prepared...a good breakfast always makes my family happier throughout the day too ;)
We are continuing to pray for all of you and are anticipating more good reports!
PRAISE GOD that this week went better. I am sure that your heart felt a bit of relief too!! :)
I'm so glad this time went better! I bet it will continue to get easier. And what a treat for you and Greg to be able to go out for some fun.
I am a friend of your cousin Shane Tolbert. I wanted to let you know that I have been and will continue to pray for your beautiful and precious Ella.
Laura Burke
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