chapter :6

chapter: 6

 

 

We got the news today.  My treatment is going to start on January 16, 2013. I take my last dose of  medicine (except the propanalol for my heart) on January 11.  I'm afraid that I will be super jittery and not be able to concentrate very well.  Hopefully I will be able to sleep, but experience tells me that I will be very tired for those last few days.   I have to be down in Salt Lake on January 16 for some tests and then back again on January 17 for more tests and the treatment.  YIKES!  I'm hoping to get a hotel room that night so we don't have to spend so much time driving in the car.  But, of course, my lame folks say it depends on the money side of life.  Apparently this treatment is kind of expensive.  But, they remind me, it is totally worth it to make me feel better in the long run.

 

Here is what is happening, at least what I understand about it.  After I get the radioactive iodine (we like to call it a milkshake) I get to go home.  It will be completely painless.  Then we will hurry home.  People aren't supposed to be closer than 6 feet to me for longer than 20 minutes.  When we get home I spend three days in my room with a t.v., computer, books and hopefully some other really fun stuff.  I really want to skype with my school class. 

hint, hint Mr. Haramoto.

The little brat holes (aka: Karter and Kayti) come home on Sunday night or Monday morning and I go back to school on Tuesday.  I don't actually think they are brat holes or at least not most of the time. 

 

Sounds pretty chill to my brain but the butterflies in my tummy disagree.  I'm not really looking forward to spending the days in total solitude.  My mom talking to me from the door sounds pretty un-fun.  Not like any of this going to be fun, though. I overheard my Mom talking to the scheduling lady and they have to wash my sheets, pillow, blankets and clothes all separate from the rest of the families.  Here's the big question:  If this is bad for everyone else; what on earth is it doing to me?

Anybody?  Anybody?

 

I want to do something wild and crazy before I go to get my treatment. I have this idea that if I do something really out there and crazy maybe it would make the really hard stuff a little more fun. So far I have had a couple of idea's:

tattoo: shot down

shaved head: shot down

pink hair: ??? still up for grabs

If anyone out there has an idea, let me know. I really want some other opinions on this topic! If you don't want to post on my blog, email me at kileyaj2002@hotmail.com.

Please, email me!!!

 

This treatment is definitely going to give me something to think about.  I'll try not to get scared but I will not be able to keep the nerves away.