

Eric Update: Last Friday, Eric and I were in Dallas all day getting his labwork, seeing the doctor and then his all-day chemo treatment, a more than generous dose of R-CHOP. So far he has handled it well, much better than his last round, and just feeling a little bit queasy. Over the course of his treatment, he has lost close to 45 pounds and that is not the greatest thing ever according to Dr. Maisel. So he's on a "whatever he wants to eat/can keep down" diet as he is looking a bit gaunt and just plain unhealthy. Hopefully he and his bloodwork will not look so malnourished next week! We saw the doctor again yesterday for another spinal tap (intrathecal chemo) and we got the news that last Friday's treatment was not the last one like we had hoped. After thinking about his case more, thinking back to about how we were going to aggressively treat it to begin with (but that didn't work out with that ugly Methotrexate ordeal), and how we had to back off a little and just go back to the R-CHOP regimen, Dr. Maisel decided Eric needs more chemo to make up the difference in order to still be aggressive and continue treating for a cure. Well, we are all for the word, "CURE"! The alternative is radiation therapy, but the long-term side effects are terrible, especially in the neck area where he'd have to have it. So we agreed to more chemo and his next round will be the Friday before the July 4th weekend. He's neutropenic right now and anemic which means his red and white blood cell counts are really low. We are going back on Tuesday for another blood test. If it's any lower, he will get another blood transfusion on that same day which will be done in the hospital and will take about 6 hours. He's a little down as he thought his chemo days were over and he was just starting to feel halfway human again! So he needs a little cheering up! However to be honest, I am glad he is getting a little more just to be on the safe side (not getting enough for his aggressive type of lymphoma after we had to back off a little bit was one of my worries!). Anyway, sorry it took me so long to update, there just wasn't much to tell other than losing weight, losing lunch and losing sleep (oh and losing more hair)! Thanks for the continued well wishes and happy thoughts!

SUSIE Q-TIP: The local scrapbook store I work at on Saturdays, Scrapper's Boutique just started selling Glimmer Mist from Tattered Angels (they also carry My Favorite Things stamps, just fyi.). I sprayed my entire card with the one called "Marshmallow" to make it super shimmery without adding any color. I love it. Try it.
Stamps: I Need Coffee Flopsey (My Favorite Things)
Paper: Black, Old Olive (SU!), Aqua Core'dinations, MFT Cream Perfect Panels, Daisy Bucket DP, Ducks in a Row (October Afternoon)
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black (Tsukineko)
Accessories: Large Scallop Die-namics, Scallop Square Nestabilities, Cuttlebug, Sewing Machine/Thread, Copic Markers, Marshmallow Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels), Crochet Ribbon and Button (MFT), Twine, Dotted Black Ribbon, Jody Boosters
Finished Size: A2
Thanks for the update. You, Eric and the rest of your family are continually in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteAdorable, Susan! Love the pop of black! You guys continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the Eric update! I just love the idea of spraying the entire card with mist--I would've never thought of that! This is darling.
ReplyDeleteThis is just ADORABLE! Love your coloring!!
ReplyDeleteDarling card! I love the touch of black.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update! Hugs!!
Love your Flopsey Sus! The scallops are fabulous! Hugs to you both about more chemo. You're in my thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteAs always your card is magnificent. I check out your blog daily to see your great creations and also to see how Eric is doing. I'm continuing to keep you both in prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove Flopsey and your card is just adorable!!
ReplyDeleteI love the layout, the colors, and the great details! :)
ReplyDeleteSending prayers and good wishes for Eric and you!
I hope things are ok, and continue to improve. Cure would be EXCELLENT!! Love the card, too!!
ReplyDeletesuper cute Susie
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card, especially love the sentiment :-)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this, Susan! So bright and cheery. Everything just pops!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update on Eric. Continuing to pray and send well wishes! Hugs to you both!!
Luvin your Flopsey!! Thanks for the update on Eric. Hang in there!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!mousne
ReplyDeleteGreat card Susan! So warm and sunny! Thanks for the Eric update, you know we are all thinking of you, Lots of hugs.
ReplyDeletesuper cute card- i love that color combo too! thankful for the Eric update- been thinking of you guys and wondering how things were going. sorry to hear more chemo, but praying that it's going to improve soon. {{BIG HUGS}}
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