Day 3

Kristine is having another good day.  She hasn't felt any ill effects yet from her first full day of chemo.  The nurses said that may kick in about half way through her treatment. 

Again, I need to stress that Kristine cannot have any live flowers or plants sent to her room.  She also cannot have any outside food or raw fruit.  If you wish to send Kristine something, please send a card and some bottled water.  I know it's sounds silly, but Kristine can only drink bottled water, so this would be a great alternative to flowers.  Her preferred brand is Fiji water.  Please see the blog from Day 2 for the mailing address.

For those of you going to visit Kristine, please remember to check with Dave via TEXT message before you drop by the hospital.  Remember to refrain from coming into close contact with Kristine (just to be safe, no hugging or touching as her immune system is diminished).  Wash your hands, then use hand sanitizer.  If you have children or a loved one at home who are ill, please hold off on visiting Kristine.  Please put away your cell phone in your pocket or purse and leave it there before you wash and sanitize your hands, as these little gadgets are filthy with germs and bacteria.  I know all this sounds like we're being overprotective but it's because we love Kristine and we ARE being overprotective.  We do not want her health compromised in any way.  We're taking no chances.

For those of you who do not understand what exactly is going on, here's a recap:  Kristine has leukemia.  The course of action being taken to try to put her into remission is chemotherapy standardized for the type of leukemia that she has.  There is no clinical trial that she will be participating in at this time.  The hope is that the diagnosis was made early enough and the utilization of chemo will wipe out all the cancer cells and potential unknown tumors in her body.  We do not have any confirmation of any tumors at this time.  We are keeping a positive attitude and outlook on the situation and believe Kristine will pull through this and be in remission by the end of the month. 

I want to thank Kelly DuFrene for the comments she left for Dave and Kristine.  I've passed them along and I'm sure they will both find them comforting and helpful.  Thanks again Kelly!