the battle has begun - Jan.13 '07

The battle has begun for our little Mason. He started Chemo on Friday night at 7:00pm, he is receiving 2 kinds of medicine at this time. But in total will be getting 6 different medications. He then had it again Saturday night at the same time (it having to be 24 hours apart) It is not painful for him while its happening. He has a central line in his chest that will remain there for up to a year. It is under his skin and it gets plugged into the intervenus (which chemo is administered). This prevents him from being poked and prodded everytime he has chemo. He also gets other medications through this as well such as antinausea, nutrients, antibiotics, etc. Both Friday and Saturday night Mason really struggled with being severely naseated. This seemed to subside later on in the afternoon almost time for it to start again unfortunately. Of coarse its never possible to get any sleep in the hospital anyways, but hopefully there nights will get better because as we all know sleep is half the battle in healing. Mason may possibly be able to go home tomorrow or Tuesday but he has to be eating and drinking and of coarse its so hard when you feeling sick.......so lets keep our fingers crossed. They are trying a few different meds. to help with the nausea but haven't found the right one yet, hopefully soon. Mason still tries to be tough and is fighting this every step of the way, he's amazing. Jade is holding up well but very exhausted and would give anything to have some good nights. When they go back for there next round, I believe they will do the chemo in the am, which will eliminate being up all night! Justin and Kale were at a hockey tournament in Saskatoon, which was difficult for them to be away from Mason, especially it just starting but as they say " the show must go on". On a good note, Kale's team brought home the gold.......for Mason, congrats Kale. They are all amazingly strong and are very grateful to have all of your support...thanks everyone!