Benjamin’s tiredness continued today. He slept until 10am. Our nurse was wonderful and flexible and let him sleep, holding his morning medicine an hour to accommodate. It sounds minor, but… Continue Reading Day 638/10
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Day 636/8
Today was Day 8 of Benjamin’s reinduction therapy. He has had chemotherapy in nearly every way possible today. Through it all his attitude has been sparkly and sweet. He has… Continue Reading Day 636/8
Day 632/4
Benjamin slept deeply last night. For the first time since we’ve been here, I woke up a full hour before he did. I’d gotten in a yoga routine, two cups… Continue Reading Day 632/4
Day 629/1
Benjamin slept soundly. He received a platelet transfusion in the night, and another one when he woke up, elevating his platelet level to 47,000–just below the threshold required for his… Continue Reading Day 629/1
Day 628
I expected a big challenge today. Instead, Benjamin totally rose to the occasion. He has been an absolute joy, even with no food and a totally empty gastrointestinal tract, all… Continue Reading Day 628