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Day 374

Laura Gilkey on January 10, 2016

A perfect Sunday, full of ritual, health, strength and love. I took the boys to the gym this morning for an orientation on the workout and weight machines with a personal… Continue Reading Day 374

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bacteria, exercise, fermentation, gut flora, meal plan2 Comments

Day 277

Laura Gilkey on October 5, 2015October 5, 2015

We slept well last night. For the first time in many days, Benji needed no oxygen or Tylenol during his sleeping hours. Sarah and I took this as a very… Continue Reading Day 277

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute renal injury, bacteria, leucovorin, methotrexate, mucositis, rash, Stevens Johnson Syndrome7 Comments

Day 276

Laura Gilkey on October 5, 2015October 5, 2015

The morning was so uplifting. The afternoon was so dizzying. Now, as I settle in for another night up here on the seventh floor, I am going inward. I am… Continue Reading Day 276

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, antibiotics, bacteria, methotrexate, neutropenia, port, siblings5 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

Day 174

Laura Gilkey on June 24, 2015June 24, 2015

I’m grateful for a clean house and clean dogs. I’m grateful for the machines that are currently washing my dishes and my laundry. I’m grateful for old friends and delicious food.… Continue Reading Day 174

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bacteria, delayed intensification, doxorubicin, interim maintenance2 Comments

Day 93

Laura Gilkey on April 4, 2015

Home is my happy place. I had a lovely time last night, but I woke up this morning excited to spend the evening at home with Michael and our boys.… Continue Reading Day 93

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, bacteria, cytarabine5 Comments

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