Ally's week ahead (prayers appreciated)

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 3:54 PM, EDT

It seems our same problems keep recycling themselves. Ally has to have scans to see how the chemo is working. These scans require her to go to sleep, which means, no eating for 6 hours before. We ALWAYS want Ally to be the first of the day, so the eating thing is not a big issue.

Sooooooo. Her first DAY of scan (yes, just one on the first day) is next Thursday at 3:30 PM. Then, the very next day she gets more scans at 2:30 PM. TWO DAYS OF NOT EATING! ARGHHHHHHHHHH!

This is one of my most frustrating issues. In my head I understand scheduling and all of that, but in my heart I just want to punch someone in the face. Honestly, we put a G-tube in this kid because she doesn't eat enough, and now we tell her, sorry kiddo, no eating for 2 days.

Even crying on the phone cannot change these stupid scans next week. Plus, there is the added stress of what these scans mean...is the chemo working or do we already have to move to step 2? (Plus report cards are due on Monday for me at school!)

Meanwhile, Ally is still kicking butt. She is tolerating chemo well, being in an awesome mood, and refusing to take her afternoon nap. Love her!