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Day 32

Laura Gilkey on February 2, 2015February 2, 2015

We headed back up to All Children’s today, this time for a follow-up visit with Benjamin’s cardiologist after the echocardiogram he had in the hospital. These are a matter of… Continue Reading Day 32

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, delayed intensification, patent ductus arteriosus, ultrasound9 Comments

Day 31

Laura Gilkey on February 1, 2015February 1, 2015

What a nice, relaxing, happy, restful Sunday. I’m so grateful. We began the day with a bountiful and delicious family brunch. In the afternoon, Michael and Benji took a long… Continue Reading Day 31

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, dexamethasone, induction11 Comments

Day 30

Laura Gilkey on January 31, 2015January 31, 2015

Benjamin was really tired last night, and really tired this morning. It’s to be expected after what his body went through yesterday. When he did get out of bed, we… Continue Reading Day 30

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dexamethasone, fever, mental health7 Comments

Day 29

Laura Gilkey on January 30, 2015January 30, 2015

All four of us woke up before our alarms this morning. Funny how that happens on big days. We dropped sweet Banyan off at school and headed over the Sunshine Skyway… Continue Reading Day 29

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, methotrexate, MRD, TMPT10 Comments

Day 28

Laura Gilkey on January 29, 2015January 30, 2015

Goodbye, dexamethasone. Goodbye, third breakfasts. Goodbye, extreme mood swings. I nervously bid you all farewell as we prepare for the next chapter in Benjamin’s treatment. Tomorrow is a huge day.… Continue Reading Day 28

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bone marrow aspirate, dexamethasone, methotrexate11 Comments

Day 27

Laura Gilkey on January 28, 2015January 28, 2015

Once again I find myself so grateful for this space, this empty white screen. This day held so much beauty but ended with fear and pain. I need this space to rearrange things… Continue Reading Day 27

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dexamethasone, induction, leg pain, vincristine6 Comments

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