Pig Sniffle Proof

Neil got his H1N1 vaccine this morning at the Health Department. I'll leave you to guess what a joyous experience that place was...but thankful they took him! Appointment with Mehta was fine.

Gobble Gobble

Thanks to everyone who helped us or sent housewarming gifts! Unpacking is going well and Neil is feeling good for Thanksgiving! Now I just get to be more nervous about close quarters and illness during the holiday season! Thankfully he gets the H1N1 shot Monday morning.

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

Moving Day

On Saturday, a bunch of people came to help us move furniture. The old house was upside down as I haven't been able to pack everything up yet (in addition to taking care of Neil, getting things in order at the new house so he'd be comfortable after chemo and working!) so I thank everyone who put up with the messiness to lend a hand. They say many hands make light work! We managed to get everything moved in about two hours.

Neil was definitely worn out. Even though others did the lifting and loading, the general atmosphere was a little chaotic--not that it could be helped. But the day did take a toll and he didn't feel well all weekend and spent most of Sunday sleeping.

All in all, the move was as good as can be expected!

Third chemo session done

Neil went in for his third chemo session (first session of round #2) at 8:30 this morning and just got out. We stayed in our new house last night and I managed to get the bedroom set up and the kitchen stocked so he will be comfortable this weekend. My parents and Carol were so kind as to accept our deliveries, hang our blinds and fans and move boxes yesterday, so we're in good shape. Tomorrow Neil is going to keep track of the cats while people help move the rest of the boxes and furniture.

PET Scan Scheduled

Neil has a treatment this Friday, then another on December 4th. He will then have a PET scan on December 12 to look at the affected lymph nodes again to measure their shrinkage. No matter what the results (though obviously we're hoping he'll be declared in remission!), he will still have four more treatments and then radiation to make sure it's gone.

Score!

I happened to be reading the news right as they posted a number to call for Clermont County H1N1 vaccine clinics, so I called immediately. Now they are including those under 65 with a chronic health condition, so Neil qualifies. Got him in for Monday the 30th.

Closing and Checkup

We closed on our house this morning! We are very excited. We're taking things over a little at a time throughout the week and have some things being delivered Thursday. Then we have a crew of helpers to get the rest on Saturday!

Neil had a checkup after with Dr. Mehta. He just called to let me know that his blood counts are good. Red is normal, white is a little low but not worrisome. He has a bit of a fever, but the doctor said it's nothing to worry about. His next chemo is Friday. He did end up getting his head shaved since his hair started falling out when he was in the shower. I haven't seen it yet, but Matt shaved his head too in support. How cool!