We are now into the third week of “Consolidation Phase” of Chemo. Apparently this stage will last approximately 8 weeks and heavy doses of chemo are given much like “induction phase”. The side affects from this stage are starting to rear their ugly head. Nausea is setting in in full force. Haley had already lost a startling 33 lbs during the “induction phase”, which we now refer to as the dark days, so it is difficult for her to gain weight when she can’t keep anything down. (She fits into Kayla’s jeans, crazy, I know, Kayla just turned 11 last month . . .eek . . .) This is still nothing compared to the dark days . . . but then again we are only into week 3 of consolidation . . . stay tuned . . .
We think you are a special young woman Haley. Your smile lights up the room, everytime we see you. It made me happy today that yo said Oliver was your favorite. Because we think you are pretty special too.
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Oh Haley, I'm so sorry to hear about this tough phase. We'll try to bring some stuff by to fatten you up, and hope you can keep it in. We're thinking of you and here if you need anything.
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