A visit to Doernbecher's ~ ...Jordy & Kyle shave their heads!

Good evening.

Jordy and I just returned from Doernbecher’s. Not much news today, just checking on things. The good news is that his blood counts look good. They will probably go down this weekend. That is just the nature of the beast. They changed the dressing on the PICC line, and he met with the doctor that will put in his port (a more permanent IV line for chemo, meds, blood draws, etc.). It will allow Jordy to shower without worrying about the line, because the port is under the skin. They will put the port in on the 24th of July, and then he will be admitted for his next chemo. They are going to try some different meds for the nausea next time. It is all a matter of figuring out what works best for each individual.

Jordy’s stomach still hurts a bit when he eats, but he is not really nauseous. He has begun eating small amounts. Today was exciting because on the way home he ate most of a beef and cheddar sandwich at Arby’s, most of the time he drinks water and juice and eats crackers. Foods really taste different to him.

Last night Jordy took the plunge and shaved his head. His hair has begun falling out, and it is hot. He told me that he was just getting a head start on what the McDonald, Meadows, Isom, etc. genes would inevitably bring his way . . .baldness. Kyle has already shaved his head to match. They look so different as shaved men than they did as little boys!

Thanks again for the thoughts, cards, e-mails, etc.

Annie