This roller coaster hasn’t come to a halt just yet. My intentions are being refocused tonight. I cannot grow complacent. It isn’t enough to just wait to be discharged. We… Continue Reading Day 282
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Day 281
We had a very sleepy morning here on the seventh floor. We both slept well last night but woke up frequently. Our night nurse was less experienced than her colleagues,… Continue Reading Day 281
Day 279
All things considered, it was a pretty quiet day up here on the seventh floor. This is good, because we got very little sleep last night. Benji’s blood pressure has… Continue Reading Day 279
Day 274
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
Day 272
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
Day 271
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