I woke up early and tried to let Benji sleep as long as he could. When the day shift nurses started coming in, taking vitals, listening to his heart, getting… Continue Reading Day 644/16
Day 644/16
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on Benjamin’s sleepiness continues as his counts keep dropping. He didn’t wake up until morning rounds, when he heard me talking with Dr. Moore and our nursing team. There were no… Continue Reading Day 643/15
Day 642/14
on Benjamin’s reinduction phase is halfway complete. He took his last dose of Dexamethasone tonight. His allopurinol has been discontinued because his uric acid has stabilized, as has his phosphorous, sodium… Continue Reading Day 642/14
Day 641/13
on Benjamin had another sleepy day. His counts continue to drop, and his ability to fight infection is waning. After he woke up, ate breakfast, and took his morning medicine, we… Continue Reading Day 641/13
Day 640/12
on Benjamin has had what his nurses described as an “eventful day.” This morning seems like ages ago. Once again I let Benjamin sleep as late as possible. When he woke… Continue Reading Day 640/12
Day 639/11
on Benjamin slept quite late this morning. I was relieved when he woke up, went to the bathroom, and balanced his input and output. He won’t need lasix tonight. He is… Continue Reading Day 639/11