Monday, November 14, 2011

And away we go

            Okay kids, since Kym made this blog and posted the initial "what happened" on it, it has stalled. A lot has happened since then. I will get us all up to speed.
             So after Kym's post a month ago, she started going to Chemo. Her infusion appointents are every 2 weeks. I guess she actually started before that, because we are 5 infusions in. At first the infusions would make her feel sick, but it didn't seem too horrible with all the meds they gave her. But after the first couple, the more her immune system wore down, the worse it got. About a month or so ago, Kym was feeling worse after her appt's and then her hair started to fall out. At first we were just kinda finding it everywhere, but then it started coming out in clumps while she showered. This was tough, as you could imagine. I dont think guys really appreciate this like we should. I have shaved my head for my entire adult life, so it didn't seem like that big of a deal. But I now know how much identity goes into girls hair. Well, I suggested that Kym have her stylist buzz her head. At least that would be her doing it on her terms. We got the whole support team together and went down to do just that. Cherry, her stylist, told us there was still enough hair to do a cute little cut so we opted for that. Pics to follow. Since we already had gone wig shopping, we were even able to get those styled too.
              For those of you that dont know, Kym is in a clinical trial that allows her to redo her PET-Scan after the first 4 infusions (2 months) to check on the progress of the Chemotherapy. Well we had those scans a couple of weeks ago. As you may have seen on Kym's fb page, the results were better than good. NO SIGNS OF ACTIVE CANCER. And all those pesky little lymphnodes are getting back to regular size.

               So at this point we just have another 4 months of infusions. It is not quite as simple as it sounds. Kym felt bad after this last one. And thanks to her having like one white blood cell, she got sick and has been feeling terrible since, but no fevers. Please send her your love, it helps alot. She will also be turning 28 this Thursday, so say hi. As for me, I will be blogging for her. Please remember that I do not have 2 college degrees, so be kind.

7 comments:

  1. Thanks for the update...we love you both and keep you in our prayers daily! :) Still love the fu manchu pic! :)

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  2. Praise the Lord for no active cancer! Wahoo! I am praying for you every day sweet Kym! And I LOVE the mustache pic. You rock girl.

    -Marissa

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  3. So great you are doing this Koy - appreciate hearing from your side too.

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  4. Kym, The brothers of the Jersey FOOLS have you and Koy in our prayers. Your love and perseverance will see you through it all. Anything we can do, don't hesitate to ask.

    Aaron Heller

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  5. Kym, Glad to hear about your last test results! Your hair looks great that way. You are in our prayers. Mike and Libby Feyh

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  6. Kim, I am always thinking about you. Sending
    Prayers and good vibes your way.
    Keep your head up high and that beautiful
    smile bright.

    Happy Birthday a couple of days early fellow
    Scorpion.
    **Koy awesome job on the Blog update!

    Love you Both!

    Deana

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  7. Please know that I keep you in my prayers and send positive thoughts your way daily. I've sent many little angels your way and will request that they stay by your side! Hugs to both of you!

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