Chemo Has Started
Kirstenmumof3 wrote:  Spencer started Chemo yesterday morning at 3:00. He has 4 sessions a day (3:00, 9:00, 3:00 and then again at 9:00), they last 2 hours long. He is tolerating things really well, but has become so grouchy. One of the other moms on this unit has warned me that they go through this  angry phase and not take any of this personally. He is on so many medications right now.I'm not getting much sleep, we are in an isolation room. Even though he isn't in isolation yet, they didn't have any other room for us. It is so small and cramped in here. I really need to get into Ronald McDonald House. Just to have somewhere to put our luggage. The teacher has come bye today and will be back later to arrange a time for Spencer. We need to get a routine started, get some sort of normal life back. 
mckayleesmom replied:  's and prayers to you and Spencer.... 
amymom replied:
Sarah&Mackenzie replied: Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers
BAC'sMom replied: & prayers
Bee_Kay replied: I am sorry, I wasn't aware of this.
to Spencer and your family
punkeemunkee'smom replied: LOTS of prayers and hugs Kirsten!
Lexismama replied: wow, that must require a lot of strength. My thoughts and prayers are with Spencer and your family thro this rough time
Kaitlin'smom replied: How long does he have to be on this chemo?
jem0622 replied: Spencer is such a trooper. Sorry that the treatments make him so grouchy. Continued strength and hugs to you all.
jcc64 replied: Big, big hugs to you guys. I can't imagine how stressful the entire thing must be. A lack of a routine can only be exacerbating an already difficult situation. I hope something opens up for you at Ronald McDonald house soon. Can the hospital suggest any alternatives in the meantime?
~Roo'sMama~ replied: Big hugs for you, Spencer, and your family. Good luck to Spencer, I hope he keeps tolerating the chemo well. I hope you get into Ronald McDonald house soon, too. 
Kirstenmumof3 replied:
He has 4 days of one kind and then 4 days of another kind. The next Round of chemo is only once a day, but it's much stronger and there are a lot more side affects.
Kirstenmumof3 replied:
 I just got the call that there is a room available for me. I need to go and see it this afternoon.
Kaitlin'smom replied:
stay strong. hope all goes well
~Roo'sMama~ replied:
That's great Kirsten! I hope it works out. 
My2Beauties replied: I hope everything works out and that this is over soon. I'm glad they found a room for you sweetie.
Mom2Boyz replied: I hope all goes well for Spencer You are all in my thoughts and prayers
moped replied: We will be thinking about you!!!!
HUGS
ediep replied: ((((HUGS!!!))))
Keeping you and your family in my prayers!!!
MyBrownEyedBoy replied: The anger Spencer is going through is certainly understandable and justified. I can only imagine how you must feel. My thoughts will be on you and your family.
kimberley replied: prayers your way. i hope things get better for you both soon.
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Kirstenmumof3 replied: Thanks everyone I think I just jinxed things. Spencer is feeling really sick right now. They just gave him some gravol, hopefully that will make him feel better.
Cece00 replied: I am hoping everything goes well for your son.
Not sure if I mentioned it in a previous post of yours, but my husband had cancer a few years ago (he was 20) but was treated @ St. Jude's. He had chemo & radiation, etc. We werent together then but we were friends & even though it was hard he pulled through and I know your son will do the same.
My3LilMonkeys replied: I'm glad that you've found a room. I hope the gravol helps Spencer.
Edward's Mommy replied: I hope everything works out and goes well. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you all the luck in the world!!
luvmykids replied: Oh Kirsten, I'm so sorry for you all. I'm praying for you all daily and hope you find some kind of peace in the midst of the storm. I'm glad they found a room for you, hopefully you'll feel at least a little less displaced.
Give Spencer a giant hug for all of us, hope the chemo passes quickly for the little guy.
mom21kid2dogs replied: Routine will help alot, I bet. Here's hoping you a room soon!! Many prayers for you and Spencer!!!
mummy2girls replied: oh kirsten! I am so sorry! (((HUGS))) Im still praying for you guys! Spencer is a super hero!
C&K*s Mommie replied: Spencer really is an inspiration to us all to hang in there, and to be strong even when it is seems so easy to be weak. 
Many hugs for your strength for him to continue to follow & draw from.
A&A'smommy replied: poor guy!! I hope you get into the Ronald house soon!! LOTS of P&PT'S for you guys I know you need some sense of normalcy I can't imagine how difficult this time has been for you!!
MamaJAM replied: I hope the 'angry phase' isn't too hard on any of you. You are all continually in my prayers.
3xsthefun replied: You all will be in my thoughts.
CantWait replied: Omgosh that sounds horrible. Why does he have to go so many times a day ?? I'm so sorry.
gr33n3y3z replied: all of you are in my thoughts and prayers
Kirstenmumof3 replied:
 I think it's just the type of chemo that it is. The next one is only once a day, but they want him peeing every 2 hours, because it is very toxic on the bladder.
fashionmumofboys replied: Keeping Spencer in my thoughts and prayers.
Maddie&EthansMom replied: Kirsten you are all in my prayers. I'm sure it isn't easy to watch him go thru this. Especially when there isn't much you can do to help him.
MommyToAshley replied:
I'm sorry Spencer has to go through all this, poor little guy. But, he is one strong cookie. I hope the chemo goes by quickly and Spencer will have a quick and full recovery.
Hang in there sweetie. Lots of love, hugs and prayers coming your way.
redchief replied: You and Spencer, and everyone else are troopers. You're all in our prayers.
3_call_me_mama replied: You are in our daily prayers and thought. HUGS for you you are one amazing woman to go through this and one amazing son. Hoping he starts to feel better really soon.
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