Day 3: So far, so good!

No big news here, other than the same wonderful news that Ian is doing just fine. They have found a great medication that is effectively keeping his nausea down and his appetite strong. He is almost *neutropenic, but not quite yet. We might have one more day before outside food is banished and he is confined to the hospital menu.  I've been trying to keep him fattened up with whatever his heart desires, most commonly bagel breakfast sandwiches and Togo's #24 (turkey/avocado). My mom has also done her part at fattening him up with her world famous homemade chicken strips :)

We are praying for a continued smooth climb up misery mountain. I'm tempted to give it a new name, since there has been very little misery so far! The upcoming *neutropenic state is supposed to cause greater weakness and vulnerability as well as a host of painful side effects from the chemotherapy, however, so we are still just beginning this trek and are thankful for every smooth day given to us.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.  We are feeling them and will continue to keep you updated!

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* Neutropenic means he has literally no white blood cells (neutrophils) which fight bacterial and fungal infections.