Hectic Schedule

We are finally back online!! I had to get a new modem for our computer, so sorry we haven't updated lately. I will be the first to admit that I am not the most technologically savvy. Anyways, we are back to a crazy schedule with X's chemo. We started the new phase on the 4th, he had a spinal, IV chemo, and is back on steroids. Things have been pretty tough on him, the steroid is a new one he hasn't had before. He goes 7 days on and 7 days off of it for the next few weeks. His Dr said they have to do it this way because it is a stronger steroid, and if his body doesn't get a break every few days, it causes nerve damage and pain in his joints. There have also been more side effects with it, Xavier has had lots of trouble sleeping, as well as severe headaches, mood swings, and stomach cramps. Yesterday was his last day on it for the week, so we are looking forward to having him back to normal for a few days...
He is also back on Erwinia, so he is getting shots in his thighs every other day for the next 12 days. Next week we will be at clinic every day but Tuesday so things will be busy right up to the holidays. This year it is so hard to get into the holiday spirit. I look back to last year at this time, and how things were so different. Xavier is being brave as usual though, and we are so proud of him. I'll post again soon.

Cherie