I was mildly successful in subverting the overwhelming feeling of heartbreak and despair that has plagued me this week and joined our family for Christmas eve and Christmas Day celebrations at our parents' houses. Wine and rounds of Tripoley helped. The kids had a great time, and are enjoying their gifts and the plates of cookies that are left over. We are so lucky to have our family so close- and grateful for the gifts we received in a time when we really couldn't do much shopping for others.
Tomorrow we go in for surgery to install Millie's center line, and her first chemotherapy starts that evening. The surgery is not until 2:30, and she can't eat all day prior. :(
The logistics feel overwhelming at this point- packing bags for us all and for Griffin to go to his grandparents. We still are not sure how the overnights will work at the hospital, and assume Brian and I will be trading off and driving back and forth to Oakland many times.
I will try to post some updates from Brian soon, as he is able to stay optimistic and eager to get Millie into treatment. He has strength and a sense of purpose about getting going, getting her cured.
I will try to post on Tuesday morning and let you all know how she did with her first round.
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