Day -4

The golden days are over. Max started to feel the effects of the chemo today. Max had a good night of sleep, and adequate "output" of fluids all day, but this afternoon he began to vomit. The first two times were not much, but tonight was bad. After taking all of his 8 PM meds like a champ he began to cough and he threw up everything. The poor guy was so sad our hearts were just breaking. He didn't eat as well today either. The nurse started him on another anti nausea med which will make him sleepy too.

In other news, his blood pressure continues to be high so they increased his dose of blood pressure medication this afternoon. It was still high when they checked it at 8 tonight, so the nurse was going to tell the doctor and check it again in a little while.

Tomorrow is a big day for Max. He starts at least 3 new medications, one of which is supposed to have horrible side effects. It is called ATG, it is derived from horses (yes, horses) and it causes fevers, chills, vomiting, and hives. Say some prayers that Max doesn't get the worst of it. He also starts CSA and the oral steroids (I incorrectly reported in my last update that he was starting it today).

Keep praying for Max that he makes it through this with little discomfort.

-Margaret