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Day 125

Laura Gilkey on May 7, 2015May 7, 2015

Benjamin slept all night long. I thought we were out of the nausea woods, but at 9:30 this morning he vomited again. He also developed a pretty bad headache, I… Continue Reading Day 125

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, high dose methotrexate, leucovorin, marinol, nausea3 Comments

Day 124

Laura Gilkey on May 5, 2015May 7, 2015

Benjamin’s pain continued through the night. At about 3am, he agreed to stronger pain relief. This was a big step for him. We both slept through the morning’s shift change.… Continue Reading Day 124

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, high dose methotrexate, leucovorin, nausea11 Comments

Day 123

Laura Gilkey on May 5, 2015May 5, 2015

It’s been a very long day. I’m lying in bed next to Benjamin, who is resting peacefully. Finally. Once again I feel grateful for this blank space to sort this… Continue Reading Day 123

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, high dose methotrexate, interim maintenance, intrathecal methotrexate, leucovorin, lumbar puncture, vincristine10 Comments

Day 122

Laura Gilkey on May 3, 2015May 4, 2015

Benjamin begins Interim Maintenance tomorrow. Today was a day of preparation, and of enjoying the comforts of home and family before our first of four hospital stays over the next… Continue Reading Day 122

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, high dose methotrexate, interim maintenance, intrathecal methotrexate, leucovorin, vincristine3 Comments

Day 121

Laura Gilkey on May 2, 2015May 3, 2015

I slept so soundly last night. I was shocked when I looked at the clock this morning; it was much later than my usual Saturday wake up time. I felt… Continue Reading Day 121

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, interim maintenance, neutropenia, siblings2 Comments

Day 120

Laura Gilkey on May 1, 2015May 3, 2015

This is a new kind of joy. I am writing this from my beach chair, watching my two beautiful, strong, healthy children collect shells with the love of my life.… Continue Reading Day 120

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, interim maintenance, methotrexate10 Comments

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