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Day 167

Laura Gilkey on June 17, 2015June 17, 2015

We slept in this morning. I stayed up late last night to be present when Benji’s methotrexate finished dripping and his blood was drawn. Jackie, one of our favorite night… Continue Reading Day 167

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, kytril, leucovorin, marinol, methotrexate, nausea, scopolomine1 Comment

Day 166

Laura Gilkey on June 16, 2015June 16, 2015

True to the form of these Interim Maintenance hospital stays, Benjamin woke up on day two feeling nauseous. He vomited twice in quick succession. He knows, without a doubt, that… Continue Reading Day 166

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, interim maintenance, kytril, marinol, nausea, scopolomine1 Comment

Day 165

Laura Gilkey on June 16, 2015June 16, 2015

I stayed up too late last night getting ready for today’s probable hospital admission. I’m glad I did, because I overslept this morning and had no time for last minute… Continue Reading Day 165

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, delayed intensification, high dose methotrexate, interim maintenance, kytril, vincristine2 Comments

Day 164

Laura Gilkey on June 14, 2015June 15, 2015

The hospital bags are packed and waiting near the front door. The Scopolomine patch is placed securely behind Benjamin’s left ear. The children are sleeping soundly, ready for our trip… Continue Reading Day 164

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, community, leucovorin, methotrexate, school, scopolomine6 Comments

Day 163

Laura Gilkey on June 13, 2015June 13, 2015

It was a day full of family, fun, and saltwater healing. Great Grandma Ruth’s 90th birthday party was a huge success. It was lovely to reunite with family members from… Continue Reading Day 163

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Day 162

Laura Gilkey on June 12, 2015

My guest column was printed in today’s Sarasota Herald-Tribune. I woke up relieved, knowing it was out there. I exhaled and started the day. As the hours ticked on, I received… Continue Reading Day 162

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