Last night’s nurse was sweet as pie but about as stealthy as a megaphone. Between her constant vitals checks and the four inches of hospital bed Benjamin left for me,… Continue Reading Day 56
Day 56
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on Benji’s morning blood counts showed slow and steady improvement. His hemoglobin is rising, his platelets are holding strong, and his absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is creeping upward. I’m still holding… Continue Reading Day 55
Day 54
on Benjamin’s blood counts this morning showed a rise in hemoglobin and a steady platelet count, both strong signs of an upward swing. His absolute neutrophil count (ANC), as expected, continued… Continue Reading Day 54
Day 53
on 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 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