Resting at Home

I think your prayers have helped a ton. Aimee feels good right now. Most of her symptoms are gone-- swelling is down, nausea is gone. Itching is starting up, but for the most part, things are going well. Here's Aimee--

Will

Thank you everyone for your continued care and support--your love has been a source of great strength for me. As Will said, I am feeling so much better--very tired and itchy--but good. The Interleukin process, so far, has gone well. The first week, at least, was "doable" and I am almost geared up mentally for the next round. I should be ready by Monday I hope.

Meanwhile, we have been joking about how we missed a real marketing opportunity in not calling Slimfast; I gained 17 pounds in the hospital but now have lost 20 in the last few days. No worries, this is a normal side effect to the IL and I am eating lots of chocolate to make up the difference.

So for the moment, all is quiet on the homefront. Xavier and Tilly are well and tucked in their own beds, or will be shortly. I hope all is well with you. With lots of love and thanks,
Aimee

Home

Aimee came back home yesterday afternoon and the kids were especially happy to see her. She's still bothered by nausea, still swollen, and still tired, but she's gradually getting better. I think she's mostly disappointed that she didn't lose her hair-- she really wanted an excuse to try the bald look. :)

Day #6

Aimee ended up skipping 2 doses yesterday, but she got 12 out of 14-- which the doctor said is really good (Most people can only get to 10 or so).

She's feeling much better today. They took the stent out and let her take a shower :) If she's feeling up to it, she might add something to the blog later today.

Day #5

The effects of the treatment accumulate over the the course of the week, and so this is definitely the worst day so far. Low blood pressure, coughing, nausea, restlessness, itching, aching, swelling, etc. Aimee had to skip a dose today because it was just too much.

The good news, though, is that it's the last day of treatments! So we'll stay here another 36 hours after the last dose and head back home on Sunday.

Day 4

Dear Family and Friends,
Here we are on day four already. For the most part I have avoided the chills, fevers, and nausea.
My lungs are clear and, while my blood pressure is increasingly low, it is not yet dangerously so. Overall, I am even more puffy, red, and tired than yesterday, and am a little bleary eyed but feel that I am doing really well. No problem, very doable, I recommend this spa. (I had no idea when I checked in why they all thought I needed this kind of beauty regiment , but now I am really starting to see that a ten pound weight loss in my face wouldn't be such a bad idea :) )
Thank you for all your love and prayers; please keep them up as they are really helping!
Ten doses down, only four to go!!!!
lots of love
Aimee

Day 3

Half way through! I am puffy, red, and tired, but overall, happy to report, doing better than expected. Please do keep up your prayers as they seem to be working great. Lots of love. Aimee

Day #2

No problems thus far. Some flu-like symptoms, lots of drugs, and lots of sleeping.