Starting Rebif

I found this blog entry just today from June 10th from Tammy. It got misplaced.

Starting Rebif
I have received 3 movies from Dr. Chodisetty to watch at home and study the information on each and decide which medication I would like to start on next. One was Avonex, one Rebif and the third I don't remember what it was. The Rebif was by far the best choice. You do have to take the medication just under the skin 3 times a week each week and it is usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You can pick whatever days you want, however they want you to have a day in between the shots.
I go back to the Dr.'s office next Tuesday and he will get me setup for someone to comeover and teach my husband and a back person to give the shots since I just cannot give them to my self.

My relapses have been very frequent and long this year. I was pregnant in October of 2004 and lost the baby in Dec. 26, 2004 which caused a whole train of problems including depression, excerbations, vomiting for 4 months, hospitalization etc. Very scary for my family and myself. My husband and I have 5 children at home all who are special needs and adopted. They did not do very well with mom sick and away from home during this time. Typically if mom is sick everyone just pitches in and helps. The two 7 yr olds sort laundry, the 17 yr old puts it in the washer and dryer and they all fold and put away. The 20 yr old and the 9 yr old help with dinner and vacuuming. It all runs like clock work. Everyone has a job and they each know what it is. If they have any questions they just come to the bedroom and make sure I am not asleep or getting sick and ask.

So for Carol and all of you others that have this dreadful disease I too can console with you on how it disrups your busy life and changes the plans you had made, but you must keep in mind that God is reminding you that he is in charge and control of our lives not us. When we learn to release everything over to him all the pieces will fall into place as it should.