My First Infusion

Friday started my infusion process.

I was really nervous, but it wasn't bad. Basically I just sat in a chair for 3 hours, watched HGtv and got a little bored. I think next time I'll take a book.

I tried to take a few pictures for your viewing pleasure.

First, they gave me two Tylenol and a Benedryl. I will do this every time. Then came the fun of finding my tiny veins and then slowly pumping me with Remicade.

This is my bag of medicine and next to that is my nurse Mike. That guy was awesome.

Actually everyone at OptionOne was amazing. They were very nice and made sure that I was comfortable. They asked a million questions and seemed very caring. They would come in and check on me every 15 minutes or so. Also, I was the only patient in the office at the time. They try really hard to not have more than two people there at a time. They like each nurse to only work with one person at a time-- they want the patients to feel like the nurse has time for them, no feeling rushed.

They even went on a hunt for this Dr. Pepper for Nate. Funny people I tell ya.

OK, so back to the medicine. They started it really slow and then gradually sped it up.

I didn't have any real reactions to it, which was good. I got a little itchy part way through. They kept an eye on me and checked my blood pressure and breathing and felt confident I was OK. I was pretty sleepy by the end of it. I don't know if that was from the Benedryl or from from the Remicade.

I felt good enough after to head over to the Just Between Friends sale and pick up some fall clothes for Brixton. By the end of that I was pretty exhausted so we went home and I slept for a couple hours.

I do not feel any different, so far. That's normal though. I was told it will likely be after my second (in two weeks) or third infusion that I will start feeling better. My doctor said I should feel better than I have ever felt. We'll see.

Alot of people have asked if we need anything. I really don't think so. My infusions are going to be scheduled on Fridays which works out because we typically eat dinner at CR on Fridays. Even if I don't go to CR on those days Nate and Brixton will be fed. As for me, I'm always fine with just eating something we already have around the house. Thanks for the offers though.

Thanks for your prayers.