Oct 3, 3020

While Kaylea and I took a break in the city, Connor started chemo today. It was a cocktail of three drugs he'll receive intravenously once a week for 4 weeks. (Induction phase). 
So far the only side effect is a headache. He's taking Tylenol for the ache where the port went in so it did help the headache a bit, but he's tired and slept on and off this afternoon.
Kirk spent the day with him, but I think we're both going to sleep at home tonight. A good night's sleep will refresh us for tomorrow, and Connor was fine during the night on his own with the nurses.
Connor's only weakness is advocating for himself. He spent yesterday and last night downplaying the pain to not be a pain.We finally talked to the Dr together in the morning so that they just brought the Tylenol on a schedule, rather than Connor having to ask for it. He's so worried about bothering the nurses, that he's declining to tell them how he really feels.  We're working on it!
I'm headed to see him in the morning and will update from the hospital tomorrow.

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  1. Nana PenOctober 3, 2020 at 11:08 PM

    Thank you Erin, for these posts updating us. So glad you and Kaylea had MOMA together! Connor is such a sweet young man! You are the best advocate to understand what is needed. 🤗💕

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  2. Sue CraneOctober 4, 2020 at 1:15 PM

    Looks like you guys had a great time in the city!

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