In a few days when the full effect of the chemo will kick in, I will also have to chart everything he eats and drinks. At that time, it will be very important for him to get in a certain amount of calories whether he feels like eating or not. So, he could have all the milkshakes he would want if that is all he could stomach.
The rest of the day, he has slept off and on. Some of that is due to the pain and anti-nausea drugs. He still has a smell of cream/sweet corn about him due to the preservative that was in the stem cells. The doctor said she was surprised he wasn't as strong as some are, considering he had 10 syringes given to him. I hope that means it will go away soon.
I had to change his dressing on his central line for the first time tonight. It needs to be done weekly. Until now, he has been in the hospital and the nurses have done it. I have watched it enough times, but doing it yourself is a different story. Everything has to be handled with sterile gloves and both of us wearing mask. It would be very dangerous for him to get an infection at the site since the line travels right to his heart. Appreciate your continued prayers for him!
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