Our daily chemotherapy steroid, dexamethasone, is really revving up Benjamin’s appetite. It’s a far cry from where we were a few days ago in the hospital. This morning, before Banyan… Continue Reading Day 11
Day 11
on Author: Laura Gilkey
on Day 10
on Another positive day for Benjamin the Brave. I’m not so sure I can say the same for his mama. For whatever reason, my emotions got the better of me today.… Continue Reading Day 10
Day 9
on We are a quarter of the way through the induction phase of treatment. That is crazy. Benjamin’s first full day at home was nice, and mostly peaceful. I slept like… Continue Reading Day 9
Day 8
on We are home. HOME. The morning started early, with a transfusion of packed red blood cells at around 5am (Benji’s hemoglobin count continued to drop last night). With that boost,… Continue Reading Day 8
Day 7
on Day 7 of treatment. Contemplating a lot tonight on what a difference a week makes. If all goes well, tonight will be the last night we spend in this room.… Continue Reading Day 7
Day 6
on Four words I never thought I’d say: HOORAY for Leukemic Mouthwash! This morning the imaginary “cracks” in Benji’s mouth felt worse–kind of a repeat of yesterday, but intensified by hunger,… Continue Reading Day 6