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Day 275

Laura Gilkey on October 4, 2015October 4, 2015

I’m not sure how to begin writing this. So many emotions wrapped up into one October Saturday. There have been many hard days, especially the most recent ones, but I… Continue Reading Day 275

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute renal injury, escalating methotrexate, fever, methotrexate, mucositis, nausea, pain, platelets, rash8 Comments

Day 274

Laura Gilkey on October 2, 2015October 3, 2015

As Benji’s fever rose last night, so did his discomfort. He asked for baths with desperation in his eyes. I wanted to keep him in bed, keep his temperature constant… Continue Reading Day 274

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute renal injury, antibiotics, creatinine, dilaudid, methotrexate, mucositis, PCA, platelets, rash8 Comments

Day 272

Laura Gilkey on September 30, 2015October 1, 2015

Today has been an absolute roller coaster. There have been many questions, many more tests, and moments of unprecedented fear. We are learning. When the body fights to rid itself… Continue Reading Day 272

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute renal injury, allergic reaction, creatinine, immunoglobulin, IVIG, methotrexate, virus4 Comments

Day 271

Laura Gilkey on September 29, 2015

Benji had a high fever all night long, and woke up often with pain and diarrhea. He took fewer baths and we got a bit more sleep than in nights… Continue Reading Day 271

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute renal injury, creatinine, fever, mucositis4 Comments

Day 270

Laura Gilkey on September 28, 2015

We are still waiting for answers to Benjamin’s mysterious pain and fever. But various possibilities are being ruled out right and left. We are in good hands, and many of… Continue Reading Day 270

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute renal injury, kidneys, nausea, ultrasound5 Comments

Day 269

Laura Gilkey on September 27, 2015

In my notes last night I wrote, “2:17am, bath 6, so tired.” That’s all. Last night was the third in a row of bath after bath and unsuccessful attempts to… Continue Reading Day 269

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute renal injury, antibiotics, bacteria4 Comments

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