Today's the day Cristina starts her new cocktail of chemo drugs. We're staying optimistic that it will work this time around. I woke up this morning with alarm duty which is never a good thing when it comes to Cris. While I love waking up in the morning she loathes it. No matter what I do, be it attempts to gently arise her by drawing the curtains to slowly let in some natural light to the room (which is my personal favorite,) or the standard, "Hey, time to get up." Needless to say she woke up in a grumpy mood.
After getting everything packed up and ready for a 3-day stay at the hospital we set off. Right before we arrived at the hospital we got caught in a traffic jam which was caused by a single man who decided he would just completely stop in the left lane, put on his emergency blinkers, just so he could talk on his cell-phone. Just as we got someone to let us into the right lane to pass him he finished up his call and started driving behind us.
Finding a parking place wasn't too bad this time. The last time we visited the hospital it took about 15 minutes just to find a place because the place was so busy. After checking in and waiting for them to find a room for Cristina we were escorted by a nurse upstairs to get her settled in. The room she's staying in is pretty similar to the residents' rooms over at HealthSource where I worked. Only these are a bit larger and have nicer showers.
Cristina's rocking the bald look.
The day has consisted of a lot of waiting and smiling as nurses and doctors give me brief glances while speaking a language I only understand the profanity in. Just recently Cristina had to go have an exam taken which worried her because some time after we arrived her doctor had informed her that there were some small amounts of water in her heart which is supposed to be normal at this time. A nurse came in moments before she had to leave for her exam and eased her worries by informing her that the exam was just a routine because they found an abnormality in the scan she had recently.
It's so nice to finally have a good camera again.
Right now we're waiting in the room with her parents who showed up while I was waiting for Cristina too finish up her exam. This time we're waiting for her to have the water removed from her heart so she can begin her new chemotherapy. She's been a real trooper through the whole experience. She worries a little from time to time but is quick to recollect herself and radiate confidence. I'll be staying the night with her and possibly the remaining time as well before heading back home with her. We'll see how staying this night goes so I'll know whether or not I can stand anymore. I do get my own fold-out bed so it shouldn't be too bad.
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