Month: December 2015

Apologies for the lack of info again, but I'm happy to report that these last few days have been fairly uneventful. Aside from playing a bit of musical beds, involving temporarily keeping company with three gentlemen in a quad room, it's been business as usual for Scott. As "usual" as life can be given the… Continue reading Radio Silence

Looks a little different this year, but the love is all the same.   

Here's the scoop: The doctors have changed Scott's drugs, based on the assumption that he was having an allergic reaction to the others - 'vanco' and 'tazo'. Since this change, his rash has gotten much better and he is more comfortable. So, we like the doctors that made that call 🙂 It was very frustrating… Continue reading Later Red Man

Kristine just shared that Scott's CT scan was clear, and there is no indication of a serious infection. Big sigh of relief! The rash and fever will continue to be monitored, but the infectious disease team is thinking they are likely a reaction to the antibiotic "vancomycin" referred to as "red man syndrome". When the… Continue reading CT scan was clear

For twenty years, Scott has only let one person cut his hair. Theresa has been his stylist since he was a youngster, and so it was only fitting that she be the one to shave his locks off today.   I may be biased but this handsome fella is definitely pulling off the buzz. Thanks… Continue reading A long standing appointment

I haven't posted an update in a couple of days because between chemo ending and tests tomorrow Scott has just been dealing with the effects of the treatment. His hair is really starting to fall out, which he's unfazed by, but it's annoying for him as it sheds onto his pillows and floor. He has… Continue reading Day 13

Two little people brought so much joy into their daddy's day today. Just a short visit, a couple proud walks around the ward and a snack of Popsicles but Scott was thrilled.  Their energy is infectious, and that's one thing he's happy to catch.  The kids were very excited to bring their own mini bottles… Continue reading Joy

Thanks to everyone for checking in on Scott and his GI discomfort 🙂 He had a good day today. Started off with a walk around the hospital, doddled around his room for a while and had an ultrasound done this morning. Tests revealed that his rash and skin irritations aren't a symptom of anything serious,… Continue reading Fun fact and a better day

So we were warned before chemo started that it wouldn't be a cake walk, and until today Scott thought he was getting off pretty easily. Turns out after the tap is turned off is when the meds really do their damage. Though his fever is at bay, Scott will need to be on regular antibiotics… Continue reading Bottoming out (apparently)