We slept soundly last night. I’m so thankful for the rest, the patience, and the mental acuity that sound sleep provided as the day grew on. I’d need it. Benjamin’s… Continue Reading Day 53
Day 53
on Author: Laura Gilkey
on Day 52
on Last night was a long one. Benjamin’s fever spiked again, his heart rate was too fast, and his oxygen was too low. I couldn’t keep my eyes off the monitors.… Continue Reading Day 52
Day 51
on We went to the emergency room this morning. Last night, Benjamin’s fever rose to 100.8. We thought we’d have to head north in the wee hours. We checked his temperature… Continue Reading Day 51
Day 50
on Benjamin grew raspier through the night, but slept well and woke up in good spirits. We declared it Pajama Friday and spent the morning in bed with The Food Network,… Continue Reading Day 50
Day 49
on Benjamin didn’t get a blood transfusion after all today. His hemoglobin count was 7.53 on Monday, and was expected to drop below 7 by today, because of the chemotherapy medicine Cytarabine (Ara-C). Today was… Continue Reading Day 49
Day 48
on Week 2 of Consolidation. 3 trips over the bridge down, 1 to go. Benjamin’s clinic visit today was relatively uneventful (as uneventful as an appointment to inject chemotherapy into your child’s body… Continue Reading Day 48