22nd
Benedryl 50
Today Justin had his first and final round of chemo for this hospital stay and forever! He received a four hour drip of a chemotherapy drug that I can’t remember the name of right now. Starts with an “E.” Needless to say, Justin feels pretty bad right now… He is sick to his stomach, his throat is dry, and he is just uncomfortable all over. However, he looks incredibly handsome — his skin looks beautiful and he is growing an amazing mustache that would make his dad proud.
Before they started the chemo today, they gave Justin a dose of Benedryl. We were concerned because he is used to getting another medication that helps to relieve anxiety and just makes him feel sleepy and calm. But the nurse said, “Have you ever had Benedryl 50 before?” Justin said no, and continued to talk to her about his past experiences before chemo. As he was talking, his speech got slower and slower and he began to slur a little bit. The nurse and I just smiled at each other. Then Justin said, “I think I feel this medicine,” and it reminded me of that terrible movie Old School when Will Ferrell gets hit with a tranquilizer dart in the neck. We saw that part on tv in here the other day… I’m rambling, I’m going to cut myself off. Love to you. Goodnight.
