Done!

We are back at the apartment after Ernie's successful completion of his first chemo!  They hooked him up to the IV about 9:15 and we walked out the door at 4:30.  In between they pumped him full of stuff--saline solution, more anti-nausea drugs, benadryl to reduce the risk of allergic reactions, and finally the chemo drugs themselves.  They started with the most tolerable one and worked their way up to the dicey one.  The doctor was "standing by" during the last drug but her presence was not needed.  The only reaction Ernie had was to the benadryl (see below), which made him nod off periodically.

Ernie naps during his first chemo

He is now free until next Tuesday when he gets his next treatment.  This one will be shorter as the strongest drug is only administered once per cycle (ie-every three weeks).  His instructions for the week include get adequate sleep, stay away from sick people, eat well and no cleaning of litter boxes.  I think he is OK with all of those.