I made Michael and Benjamin egg sandwiches before sending them on their first solo trip over the bridge this morning. We went over our game plan, his medications, where to… Continue Reading Day 75
Day 75
on Tag: ANC
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on We know better than to have expectations. We also know that in each turn of events, there are blessings to be found. We shared a nice family breakfast before sunrise… Continue Reading Day 74
Day 73
on I’m writing this on my phone as Benjamin sleeps next to me. For the first time in several days, I’ve taken his temperature before bed. 98.6. Of course–he’s just warm from… Continue Reading Day 73
Day 64
on The nurses in the Infusion Center started dancing as soon as Benjamin walked through the door this morning. There were nurses from another section who’d heard about him and visited our… Continue Reading Day 64
Day 57
on We’re sleeping here on the 7th floor for at least one more night, and maybe more. Benjamin’s absolute neutrophil count (ANC) dropped down again, to 94. I knew it as… Continue Reading Day 57
Day 56
on Last night’s nurse was sweet as pie but about as stealthy as a megaphone. Between her constant vitals checks and the four inches of hospital bed Benjamin left for me,… Continue Reading Day 56