I was filling up Alexis's pill box last night and realized- this is the last week I will put chemo in those slots! Friday is it. She had her last IV and IT chemo last week. Our clinic stopped doing BMB's at the end of treatment, so she just has a follow up appointment next week. I have come to realize that this is just part of the journey that is ending. We lose that sense of security you have before you find out one of your children is sick. I will always worry about the cancer returning and what over two years of chemo may have done to her that we don't see just yet.
Thanks to all of you for the support over the past couple of years. I am pretty quiet on here, but read so much and appreciate everyone's comments. I know all of you truly understand what it is to live this life.
Brandi
Awesome!!
Sure, you still have to bring the broomstick back to the wizard and click your heals before you are safely in your bed, but you are watching the wicked witch melt away! ![]()
So fantastic ![]()
What fantastic news! You will be amazed at how quickly you get get out of the medicine routine. And it is so lovely letting the kids eat etc, whenever they want. And no more steroids, that is the best!
Congratulations to Alexis and you all ![]()
Bridget
Brandi,
That's how I felt last week. It was as surreal as when he first got diagnosed. 3+ years. But Aidan was so thrilled today. Today was Aidan's last 6mp! More than me HE was SO excited. His port is out, and he's proudly showing everyone his scar. I thought I would feel more nervous than I do. My SIL almost made me cry. She held me long and hard. Long enough to remind me just how rough it was. This week will fly by and suddenly you are OT! It came really fast. So glad that you are here. Just so glad for you both.
All the best!
Angela
A major milestone in this incredible journey...I hope you find a quiet moment to celebrate the success of THIS milestone. Mostly, I hope the fears begin to leave you and become a distant memory. To you, to Alexis finding a new normal with good health and much needed peace! HUGS.
Brandi -- tremendous news. Savor it. Enjoy it. Live life and love every minute.
Doug
Yay! It must feel good to know no more chemo! I'm toasting my virtual glass of wine to you and your family tonight. Congrats!
Congrts! What an amazing milestone.
That's awesome Brandi!!! We are two months behind you and I cannot WAIT til that day finally arrives.
That's awesome! Can't wait to get there...congrats
Thanks everyone! It felt like we would never get here and it is still so hard to believe we are approaching the last dose.
Brandi,
that's so wonderful to hear -- congrats! We can see the finish line too -- 2/2/11!
Ann
Congrats! Love to hear of kids beating this beast!
Nana
Congratulations! I can't wait for our daughter to be part of the OT group. Then I will join the "Holy Cow were finished" and continue to worry incessantly for the rest of my life group. I'm sure this is completely normal and unfortunately par for the course.
Dawn
Congratulations. Now take a deep breath and enjoy every day from now on!
Hooray!!! So nice to see kids finish and go on with their lives!
Yaay for both you and Alexi. We are not too far out (March). All the best.....
Noel
