Chemo- Day 4 and 5

We have the routine down. I do not know if that is a good or bad thing. Thursday was pretty uneventful. Joe went in and did his thing and we left. His Aunt Nancy stopped by and brought some old pictures, which was nice. Thursdays are busy days at Dana Farber, but luckily Joe got right in there and we got to leave pretty early. I went to the Bruins game last night with a bunch of the girls from Colby. It was amazing to get away from everything for a little bit. It was nice to see everyone and let loose (drank a little too much!). It was also awesome seeing Joe, Marino, Chreny and Benny, who also had tickets to the game. We went to the Harp after for a drink (at least I only had one drink) and then I ran off to try to catch the last commuter rail home. Of course I missed the train but hopped on the green line and made it home safely.

Today, I went to the gym before heading into the hospital. It was nice to work out and release some of the stress that has been building over the past week. The Chemo is starting to wear on Joe. Today he shaved his head. I think it was a way for him to take control; he will decide when his hair is gone, not the chemo. He has definitely been more fatigued and feeling a little sick in the morning. To be honest, I don't know exactly how he is feeling. He doens't really like talking about it. But from now on I am going to assume that he is tired and doesn't feel great. I keep asking him how he is feeling. I think it is starting to annoy him so I am going to stop. Steve drove him to the hospital. I met them there after the gym. Willie, Eric (Willie's brother) and Steve were all there when I arrived. It was so nice to have his boys there for him to laugh with. Welchie arrived soon after with a big stuffed animal english bulldog for Joe (it is hilarious). Every one of the nurses and volunteers loved it. The boys shot the shit and talked about the upcoming hockey weekend. It killed me knowing how much Joe wanted to be there. He said, "there is always next year," but I know he wants to be there shooting off roman candles and being with the guys. He is planning on going down for the game tomorrow with Ruley after his MRI. After the guys left, I got Joe lunch and he just rested. Again, I think it was awesome that he saw the guys but sucked knowing they were going off to have fun and play hockey and he had to be hooked up to his buddy, getting chemo. He would never say that but I could see it on his face. Bill showed up just in time! He walked out with Joe and I. Everyone brought him little gifts, which he is so appreciative of. I told my mom the nurses must love Joe and all of his cute friends coming in. You should have seen the group of guys the Nurses loveeeeeed it. Week one done. Only 16 more days of chemo to go!!!!! Thank you everyone who has sent texts, emails, and facebook messages. We really appreciate it and I will do my best to respond. Enjoy the weekend! I know I am going to!