Benjamin had a great day today, despite plummeting numbers. His neutrophil count is just 40. That’s lower than it’s been in over a year; he has virtually no immune system.… Continue Reading Day 653/25
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on We woke up to good news this morning. Those blasts that went off to pathology were indeed recovery blasts. There are still no leukemia blasts in Benjamin’s peripheral blood. We… Continue Reading Day 652/24
Day 651/23
on Benjamin slept in this morning. When he woke up he seemed a little down. Withdrawn. I sat with him and gave him space at the same time. I think he… Continue Reading Day 651/23
Day 648/20
on I woke up to a nurse practitioner’s voice saying that Benji would need a red blood transfusion today. He was still sleeping, she was examining him. I opened my eyes… Continue Reading Day 648/20
Day 647/19
on Benji woke up feeling happy. His daddy and brother were on their way to see him, and his body felt good. Our favorite nurse was back at morning shift change,… Continue Reading Day 647/19
Day 645/17
on Benjamin was super tired this morning. He slept in later than he has since we’ve been here. I figured after yesterday’s diuretic episode he was probably pretty depleted and needed… Continue Reading Day 645/17