Thursday February 27

I'm sorry we have not updated the blog... We've been way too busy planning our Disney trip! 

Yay! 

 We have not told the kiddos yet. It's been so hard to keep it a secret. Jay and I are so excited about going we can barely keep the grins off our faces! 

Jay has been have a really good week. Nausea as expected but manageable. His platelets are still low so he received another booster shot yesterday. The shot makes him really tired. But he is seeing improvement in his energy as the day goes on. 

I think the excitement of the trip is really going a long way in lifting his spirits! The extra week between treatments is a blessing and we hope it will help him to continue to gain strength. 

Tuesday February 18

Tumors are shrinking!! He stays on the current drugs and routine. AND he can travel to Disney. After this weeks treatment Jay gets a two week break. We will get to go to Disney in March! 

We are beyond excited with the positive news and good results. 

Jay is still having nausea and got sick when he walked from the waiting room to the treatment area. They quickly got meds and he is feeling better. He did gain weight this week even with the nausea. 

Treatment five begins today. 

February 18

Even more good news. Jays CA19-9 tumor marker blood work just came back.

December 2013 CA19-9 = 202,000

January 2014 CA19-9 =109,000

February 2014 CA19-9 = 25,000

Praise the Lord! We are seeing great result and a positive response for the chemo!

February 14

Jay is still battling nausea and fatigue. He lost some weight this week. But is doing okay maintaining weight overall, down about 15 lbs total. His platelets are still a little low so he had a booster shot today and will get another one Monday. 

He also had his first abdominal ct since starting treatment. No results yet. He sees the doctor again on Tuesday.

This has been a very hard treatment round. Nothing like the others as far as recovery of energy, appetite, etc. He is hanging in there, staying strong, positive and fighting the fight! 

We appreciate the continued prayers! And happy valentines day! 

 Twins learning that "what slides down the hill must then walk up the hill".

February 8

This has not been a good treatment week. Jay has had a lot of nausea and can't seem to get it under control. He threw up a couple of time yesterday. He has not been able to eat much. We thought he would be better today but he is still struggling to keep the nausea at bay, even with the 2 new meds and the patch!

He has had a cough since he got out of the hospital. Probably from the beta blockers. But each day it's seemed to get a little worse and is just bothersome. The doctor did a chest X-ray on Thursday and said he saw a little something, maybe the start on an infection or maybe Jay need to focus on taking deep breaths. He gave antibiotics as a precaution. 

We pray that tomorrow is a lot better. 

February 5

Last night was not great. Jay had a lot of nausea and was not able to get it under control. The meds helped him sleep, but he didn't feel much better his morning. He has improved throughout the day. 

He has been able to eat, but it caused a lot of nausea. Thankfully the meds are doing their job and keeping it under control. 

We are at the treatment center for his fluids and pump change out. Tonight should be better. And this time tomorrow he will be free of the pump for another week! 

February 4

Jay's blood work looks great, platelets a little low so they are giving meds to increase production. Beginning his fourth treatment and feeling pretty good. 

Monday feb 3rd

I've been having a great week. Round 4 of chemo starts tommorow.  Uneventful is good!