Gianni started her treatment yesterday (12/13) at Stanford. She will be given several drugs over the first 3 days (at the hospital) and then regular installments over the next 3 weeks (at clinic). The course Dr. Fisher is recommending is 8 cycles (i.e., 8 months).
She seems to be doing well, from what we understand she will start feeling progressively worse . . . and then better before we start all over again.
The biggest nightmare yesterday turned out to be scheduling.
Tony and I are splitting the time between her and Bruno while she is in the hospital. He was with her last night. Gianni's 1st administration of the drug happens while she is under anesthesia; that procedure was from 12 pm - 1:30 pm. After she was out of recovery they send her and dad packing . . . Tony and Gianni did not have a bed until 8:00pm that night! Tony, however, is managing this so well, "No wrong decisions, just lessons so that we can do it better next time." He found the children's play room, some well deserved chocolate milk, and a T.V. with the almighty SpongeBob.
The picture is of Gianni's new hair cut; Tony and I took Gianni to see Elly's mom on Wednesday (11/12). Debbie did a wonderful job on Gianni's do! She looks really cute.
My thanks again to all of you family, friends, and friends of family, and friends of friends. We so enjoy your notes of good wishes, cards, and letters. We feel your support and I am continually surprised at how far our network seems to reach. We love you guys!
She continues to run the show, however, her tactics are turning from vinegar to honey. Tony says last night she was showing the nurses how to do it!