Family GhenoOur Nurse Practitioner warned us that Gianni's best days would be these days leading up to her second cycle, and boy was she right. Gianni seems to be feeling close to her old self. She is eating, sleeping, and getting into all kinds of trouble with her brother. We've had the opportunity to play with some of her friends and even try out her scooter.
The plan next week is to change out her Broviac port for a less bulky, internal Mediport. This will allow her to get back in the tub, lower her risk for infection, and eliminate the need for daily flushes. Because the mediport is internal it does mean she'll get a poke each time it is accessed. However, we use a numbing cream before each poke so she will not even feel it.
Because of the added procedure, our "regular" schedule is a bit upside down. We will go in for the procedure and 1st administration of chemo on Tuesday - we then get to come home and don't admit for the rest of the chemo until sometime on Wednesday. The good news is that if all goes well, we will be home on Saturday or Sunday.
The picture was taken at Elly's house on New Year's Day. The whole family got together to celebrate her 16th birthday.
More later!
