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 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