Round 5

So far, so good! Nate is almost done here at the Infusion Clinic. We had an appointment with a PA today...everything still looks good. Labs are all normal, Nate gained two pounds! The nurses here are great and so respectful of our time. Today they moved us through faster than ever. Maybe they're tired of us? Nate has a great support team here.

Well, the nurses rushed us through so fast that I didn't have time to finish my post! It is now a week later, and I'm happy to report that Nate is doing really well. Last Tuesday, he had to fly to Portland for a meeting. It was just a day trip, but considering that he was attached to his chemo pump, I was concerned. The airport security wasn't a problem, and he did well on the flights. When he returned home with ice cream for the kids in hand, I knew he was feeling ok! Nate never sleeps well while on chemo and for a few days after, so we always try to let him sleep in the mornings. He did sleep in on Wednesday and was able to disconnect the pump when he woke up. It was a beautiful day so we went on a walk, and he did great! I'm constantly amazed at Nate's determination to live his life despite the battle he's facing. He's an inspiration to me.

He's now one week away from starting his last round of chemo! I know he's looking forward to being done. He has a CT scan scheduled for December 3rd, and an appointment with our local surgeon on December 4th. He's hoping that she will agree to schedule his next surgery for the 2nd or 3rd week of December. The hope is that she'll be able to reconnect all of Nate's plumbing and remove his port. We're praying for a good looking scan, good labs, an agreeable calendar, and a healthy Nate! We'll keep you posted! Love to all!