Three down, two more to go!!!!

We met Patel this morning at 9 am. Was no big deal getting into the office. In fact there were other people there in the building. He started his chemo and had to run over to the NICU to visit a three day old baby. So he left us there while he got chemo and got back in time to change the chemos. We were only there for an hour and a half!! You go Patel!!!! We gave him fluids at home starting at 7:30 last night and I kept them running this morning, that way it was easier for Patel. We will do the same thing tonight. He said that worked well. Why didn't they think of this last time? LOL. Today he stayed awake during the chemo and watched TV. He had fun coping Patel. When Patel would put his hands up so did Austin. Austin is in that copy mode. Patel said that he was increasing the Topetecan (the new chemo)for the next two rounds. He says the nurses will make a big stink about it tomorrow because they will tell him that is not what he has written down but he says you go with what is best for the child. He says that he doesn't want to make him sick but he may have to. Just meaning he is not having the side effects so he able to increase the dosage. So yeah no side effects now but tomorrow we expect to see some. Once again Austin is doing well. As you can see from the picture he is watching the Wiggles and dancing. He has got some new dance moves. So he will have fluids through out the night again and we go back tomorrow to Patel's for chemo at 9. They told us that they will be very busy. Even though it might not take a long time it may be crazy because they will have so many patients and only one nurse. No more one on one with Patel. LOL We are thankful that he accommodates his patients so well. Thank you Dr. Patel. WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Elizabeth