Today Sadie and I were having a picnic on a blanket spread over our hospital room floor, and I noticed a clump of her hair on the ground. It was a small clump, and probably not related to the chemo (it's still pretty early into treatments for her hair to start falling out), but it scared me. So, I prompty got a pair of scissors and a ziplock baggy and snipped off a few of her curls to keep.
I don't know why the hair thing is so scarey. It's really a harmless side effect when compared to others. But it means her cells are dyeing and it changes her appearance, and that scares me.
(I wonder what it will look like when it grows back.)
Right now we do a lot of waiting. We're trying not to be bored. Sadie is handling the treatments really well. The doctors say we won't know for sure how effective the Chemo has been until they do another bone marrow biopsy, and they will do that around December 7th.
We're also still waiting for some genetic test results which will help determine her risk and the treatment plan after this Induction period.
Evan and Andrew flew out to Montana tonight with Grandma Judy. They'll be there until after Thanksgiving. I'm very excited for them! Grandma Judy makes the best pies! Charity and all her boys will be there, and I hear they've been getting lots of snow! Oh, I wish we could be there too!
Thank you Grandma Judy for making all these changes so much easier! Here they are going into the airport:
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5 comments:
Angela,
I was so heartbroken to hear about Sadie. We will be praying for her, and for her family.
Much love,
Cecy
I am glad you thought to snip a few curls. Even if Sadie didn't have to loose her hair--her hair will probably change over the years. It will be sweet to have a real physical reminder of her little golden locks. I wish I had some cool suggestions to keep you from being bored. I guess I just have to come keep you company again!
Hi Angela,
It's Cherisse's sister Celeste. Thanks for sharing Sadie's story and your experiences through this trial. thoughts and prayers your way
Thank you, Angela, for posting!
We are praying for Sadie and your family. Please, please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Love, Liz
Angela,
It has been too long. My heart broke when I heard about sweet, little Sadie. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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