Another Post!

Wow, it's been entirely too long since I've posted for all you faithful followers...and for you occasional ganderers too.  I hope everyone's labor day weekend was great.  We sure enjoyed ours.  The extra day with the family does wonders for all of us I think. 

Tomorrow morning (Wednesday) Britteny goes in for her 4th round of the once a week chemo.  So far she has done exceptionally well.  Her only complaint is that the night after she receives her chemo she can't get to sleep very easily.  Last week she said she laid in bed and didn't fall asleep until after 3:00am.  We do have a couple theories though as to why this is.  First is that it's just the chemo and it makes her do that.  Simple.  Second is that just before the nurses giver her the chemo they dose her up with some high strength benadryl.  Shortly after she sleeps hard for at least 2 hours while she gets the chemo.  Maybe this good nap is making her not tired until later in the night. 

Last week Britteny had blood drawn for a blood test to determine if she is a carrier for the breast cancer gene.  We will get the results for this test next week on the 12th-ish when she goes for her treatment.  The breast cancer gene increases a person's chances of getting several types of cancer.  They especially wanted her to do this since she is young. 

Nausea and fatigue are non-existent.  Her skin color is great.  Her morale is awesome.  The oncologist says there is improvement and that he can tell that the chemo is working.  Thank you for all of your fantastic dedication to sending prayers up for us.  We know this is why everything has gone so well.  Speaking of your prayers.  Franklin was running a little bit of a fever tonight, please pray that he will be fine. 

Thanks again!!

Andy