Cruisin’ Along

Just a little note for now. Life and other things have gotten in the way of posting in the last while.

Catie’s first round of chemo was spectacularly uneventful. She went to the clinic; she visited with the other patients and the staff; she had her treatment; she visited some more; and she came home.

Two nights later, at 3:00 AM, I was awakened by the sound of a dog trying to retch. “Here we go,” I thought (ever the optimist), and leapt out of bed with a cry: “Catie!”

The dog retching by the door of the bedroom – what turned out to be an undigested but unrecognizable piece of something – was Riley.

The dog sitting upright and non-retching on the other side of the room was Catie. Obviously startled by my early morning outburst she wore an expression that without a doubt said: “What??? What?????”

I cleaned up Riley’s bit of mess, assured him that moral support didn’t mean he had to throw up for Catie, gave them each a cookie and went back to bed.

Her second chemo treatment is next week.

No regrets.


Author: CatiesMom

Mom of SEVEN-year old Catie and five-year old Riley, Golden Retrievers.

3 thoughts on “Cruisin’ Along”

  1. Pawesome story!! Looks like we are all expecting the worst with chemo and it turns out ok! Sounds like something that would have happened at our house!!!

    We hope Riley is feeling better after eating something yucky! Silly Riley!! Glad to hear Catie is doing wonderful!

    Good pictures in the snow!

    Hi Fives to Riley!

    Hugs and Kisses to Catie!

    Dillon

  2. Great pictures! Catie looks so much like Mackenzie it makes me smile. Glad to hear that the chemo was uneventful. Mackenzie’s going on her last treatment and she continues to do great. I’m sure Catie will follow in her footsteps. Good luck with your next round. Sounds like Riley is taking good care of his sister :).

  3. Hooray for Catie! Hang in there, chemo wasn’t too bad for me. I hardly noticed it. Hope you experience the same. Opie

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