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Day 62

Laura Gilkey on March 4, 2015March 5, 2015

We headed over the Sunshine Skyway bright and early this morning. Benji’s favorite team of nurses in the Infusion Center were ready and waiting for him, with more dancing and… Continue Reading Day 62

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia, hospital homebound, siblings5 Comments

Day 61

Laura Gilkey on March 3, 2015March 7, 2015

I couldn’t sleep last night. I think it’s because I’ve been reading too much. The Emperor of All Maladies is a fascinating book, and one that makes me extremely grateful… Continue Reading Day 61

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia, homeschool9 Comments

Day 60

Laura Gilkey on March 2, 2015March 2, 2015

It was a foggy drive over the Sunshine Skyway this morning. We weren’t sure what to expect today; all we had was an arrival time. We didn’t know the order… Continue Reading Day 60

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, Erwinia, intrathecal methotrexate, propofol, vincristine7 Comments

Day 59

Laura Gilkey on March 1, 2015March 1, 2015

We all slept soundly together in our room last night, and woke up to a nice big breakfast. Afterward, Benjamin played outside almost the entire day. He felt terrific. It was great… Continue Reading Day 59

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, gratitude9 Comments

Day 58

Laura Gilkey on February 28, 2015

214 is my new favorite number. 214 was Benjamin’s absolute neutrophil count (ANC) this morning. 214 means we are HOME, after a week in the hospital (to the hour). Things I… Continue Reading Day 58

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chemotherapy14 Comments

Day 57

Laura Gilkey on February 27, 2015February 28, 2015

We’re sleeping here on the 7th floor for at least one more night, and maybe more. Benjamin’s absolute neutrophil count (ANC) dropped down again, to 94. I knew it as… Continue Reading Day 57

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, consolidation, Erwinia4 Comments

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