On Tues, Aug 5, Natalee went for her weekly visit with the doctors. They were surprised and excited to see how well she is doing compared to her first round. In fact, she has had three amazing weeks of feeling good, she has been able to walk and has had so much more energy to do things.
This past weekend we went to Oceanside and stayed at a friend's beach house, she said that helped her feel normal and was the best medicine just to be able to get away from being confined to the house. It was nice to see her laugh and be happy. Thanks Tim and Dana.
Natalee has put on enough weight to not be on the NG tube. Her appetite has improved and she is determined to eat even if she doesn't feel like it. I think having a tube down your nose is motivation enough, even if the food tastes like cardboard. Her favorites are still Orange Chicken and Taquito's.
One of the main reasons Natalee is feeling so much better is because she is now on thyroid medication (Levothyroxine). It is not unusual for someone on chemo to have their thyroid affected. Because of this Natalee will always be needing this medication even after she is over this journey.
Natalee's hair is changing colors, at first I noticed the part in her hair was getting wider, thinking she is losing her hair. Her sister Britanee was braiding her hair, and she noticed her hair is going white, giving the illusion that her hair was thinning.
Before Natalee started her chemotherapy Jenni Price came over and took some pictures of her. You can view here photos on her website: jennipricephotography.blogspot.com Click onto clients then scroll down to Walton. Then on the upper right corner you can click to view all 50 photos. If anyone can make me look good is a great photographer. You are awesome Jenni!
So many of you are telling me that you are still praying for Natalee. I can feel your prayers and know they are helping us so much. Thank you for your faith and prayers.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
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