Round 1 completed

Ryan has completed round 1 of his chemo. He has had good days and bad, but overall has done better than expected. Yesterday he got out of the house to take a drive with his mom and the kids. He didn't do so well on the drive so we ended up going in yesterday for fluids and change in his anti-nausea medications. His Dr is hopeful that next week will be better and he will be able to resume some of his regular activities.

Today he is doing well so we are looking forward to spending some time in the backyard catching up on yard work. Hopefully spending some time in the sunshine relaxing in his favorite camping chair supervising will be just what he needs to jump start a great week. :)
We made a deal that I would be in charge of all yard work-JUST THIS YEAR- but next year it's returns to being his baby!! He laughed and agreed.

We have all learned that laughter is the best medicine and helps us get through the bad days. I am so thankful for the wonderful man that he is and how strong he has been through all of this. We continue to appreciate each and every one of you everyday and talk about how lucky we are to have such wonderful friends and family to lean on.

April 13th is the day to starts the next round! We have had lots of questions and hesitations about visitors and want you all to know that we welcome visitss and calls anytime. We all enjoy the company, so come ANYTIME. The only stipulation is no sickies! :):)

Love to you All!

Day 2 down!!

Ryan had his first dose of chemo yesterday and tolerated it well. They gave him 2 different kinds and lots of other meds in the mixture. We spent most of our day there.
Today he went in for his 3rd type of chemo. He will go back in tomorrow and Friday to get this kind again and then they have him resting the weekend and Monday. He will return again Tuesday to get the first 2 types again. Wednesday is an injection to boost his blood count, and then he rests until April 13th and starts again with the same cycle.
So far he hasnt had much for symptoms besides being extremely tired. He did wake up this morning and tried to drink a cup of coffee- notice I said tried. He said it was terrible. Very unusual since we both enjoy our coffee alot.
We continue to thank our blessings. Today we are thankful for the minimal side effects. Thank you Lord!!
~Until tomorrow :)!

The Port Is In

Ryan had his port put in this afternoon and is home resting now. He did very well- Dr said his skin was very thick- I wanted to be smart and tell him that it has to be to handle all of this, but instead I smiled pleasantly and nodded. :) I'll update after Tuesday when he starts his first dose of chemo.
We want to again thank all of you who have been so concerned, and so helpful to our family. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Update

I apologize for not posting anything for the past few weeks. We have been busy adjusting to being home, dr appts and enjoying the nice spring weather until today- it was chilly!
We had our appt with the oncologist today to get results from Ryans CT he had yesterday. The results show that Ryans cancer has grown in his liver and on his adrenal bed. He will be starting the Italian Protocol regimin of chemo on Tuesday. This will consist of 4 different types of chemo given on a set schedule. We will know more on the schedule after Tuesday. Tomorrow he goes in for surgery at 12noon to have a port placed in his chest. This will allow easier access when they give him his doses and to give fluids and other meds as needed.
We will let you all know how things go as we know more.