The sunrise was spectacular. Benji and I were awake, calmly lying in bed as our night nurse prepared to draw labs at 6am. I sleepily asked if she was going… Continue Reading Day 689/61
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on Benjamin didn’t sleep very well last night. His side was hurting intensely after yesterday’s platelet transfusion. I woke up before he did, when our day shift nurse came in to… Continue Reading Day 688/60
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on It was a very busy day up here on 7 South. I was pouring my first cup of coffee when the phone rang. It was the nurse navigator for the… Continue Reading Day 687/59
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on Benji slept for twelve hours last night. I could tell it would be a long rest when he fell asleep. He needed it. The round of chemotherapy Benji finished yesterday… Continue Reading Day 686/58
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on The last day of Benjamin’s intermediate level chemotherapy has come and gone. Now, we wait. This morning’s lab report showed a continued trend in the right direction. Benji’s white blood… Continue Reading Day 685/57
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on Benji slept through the night and didn’t need any more morphine or hot baths. I had a great feeling about today. I jumped up at shift change, excited to see… Continue Reading Day 684/56