Round One to Eddie

On Friday, Eddie finished his first full round of Chemotherapy. We met with the oncologist and we’re told that he is pleased with Eddie’s overall health and response to treatment. He has been cleared to resume any activities he feels up to as long as he is careful of the port in his chest (where they input his chemo).

Big thank you to everyone who has reached out via text, messenger, social media, GoFundMe, or any other means of communication! The littlest things make this journey that much easier.

Swelling visible in Eddie's left hand

It hasn’t all been fun and games however. Eddies been experiencing muscle pain and swelling that is being monitored by the doctors. We’re thinking it is a result of the chemotherapy- water retention or something similar- but will be getting an ultrasound tomorrow just to make sure.

Today, I shaved Eddies’s head. His beard had started coming out in chunks and he was ready to get rid of his hair before it fell out completely.  I am liking his new look but he’s not completely convinced yet.  He did have a little fun shaving his beard the other day. I’ll be interested to see how it all comes back after he is done with treatment.

We have this week off from any medical treatments- just that ultrasound. Eddie will start his next round the day before his 30th birthday. We would’ve been in Denver to celebrate but will be having a different kind of celebration at home. Denver can wait for healthier time.