WhatsUpWithJacob

We're all settled into the room, and Jacob is more than halfway through the first day's chemo. It's been pretty rough, as much because of the benedryl they gave him as a pre-med as from the chemo (we hope.) Benedryl gives him 'restless leg syndrome" which combined with the nausea and other effects makes him writhe around. Add to that the fact that he can't sit up because the chemo agent can lower blood pressure dangerously, he's been pretty miserable.

He's asleep now, though. If only he didn't have to have his blood pressure taken every fifteen minutes...

On the other hand, we have a beautiful and sparklingly clean room, and we're making it our home. We brought in Jacob's favorite pre-packaged food.



and Young installed a mini fridge,



and Jacob enjoyed playing the x-box (with wireless controllers) until the chemo felled him.



Alex just called from our house to ask where the vacuum bags were. Now there is a question I never thought I would hear from him. What a blessing to have the kids around.

We are feeling extremely grateful to be here.