Saturday, April 4, 2009

We had a great overnight stay this week. Yes, you read that correctly. Eden was admitted on Wednesday for chemo and IV hydration and we were discharged in record time on Thursday. Eden was able to spend the majority of her time in the playroom which is always good. She was disappointed (to say the least) when it was time to go home. It is always great to see our extended family at the hospital . . . we do miss them, but are glad we got to leave.

Tuesday night I had some emotional straightening up in Eden's room - cleaning out Eden's drawer of hair bows. I love her little, soft, mostly bald head, but Kurt and I both miss her baby fine, red curls. Eden loved all the fun accessories and was never without something in her hair . . . she went into surgery with a bow in her hair. Surprisingly she stopped talking about them just when it was impossible to attach anything to her remaining strands of hair. In talking to her Kurt said "Eden, that chemo made your hair fall out" her response in the most excited little voice "okay." God definitely prepared her for this change. We do think the break in chemo has allowed her hair to start to come back. As healthy as she is going into this round I doubt she will lose her hair this round.

This round does take us back to the "pokes" which has been something Eden has been anticipating since receiving new band-aids to add to her collection (thanks Meyers & Tarbell cousins). Only 1 more poke this week!

Please pray . . .
-That Eden will continue to take her meds well. She is back on the chemo that makes everything taste like metal. Even though she is a great communicator this is impossible, for a not yet 2 year old, to express.
-That her body continues to respond well to the drugs with minimal side effects.
-And praise that we have such wonderful Drs and nurses that care for Eden.

2 comments:

  1. Great news! My 5 1/2 year old and I pray for Eden every night. She loves to see Eden's photo when I check your blog too.

    God bless,

    Maggie (friend of the Shikes)

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  2. Oh, I'm sorry I missed your call!! Glad that Hopper could be of service to you...we told him before we put him in the box to be a good friend to Eden. I hope to get you called back soon. Stay warm and safe!!

    Love,
    Heidi

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