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Day 410

Laura Gilkey on February 15, 2016

The boys had the day off from school today. Banyan slept in, while Benjamin woke up before the sun to join his daddy at his Monday breakfast meeting. He loves… Continue Reading Day 410

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dexamethasone, intrathecal chemotherapy, intrathecal methotrexate, lumbar puncture, prednisone, steroids, vincristine2 Comments

Day 208

Laura Gilkey on July 29, 2015July 29, 2015

Benjamin slept soundly all night. He didn’t wake from hunger or night sweats or bad dreams. I, on the other hand, couldn’t sleep. When I returned from my sunrise bridge walk,… Continue Reading Day 208

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Day 207

Laura Gilkey on July 27, 2015

At 12:45am, I made toast with butter and honey for Benjamin, who woke up crying of hunger. At 6:45am, I made him tuna and egg salad sandwiches with mango on… Continue Reading Day 207

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dexamethasone, doxorubicin, hair loss, hunger, prednisone, steroids4 Comments

Day 206

Laura Gilkey on July 26, 2015

Benjamin has taken his last dose of Dexamethasone until long term maintenance. We won’t see the steroid again any sooner than November, and I will not be missing it. I… Continue Reading Day 206

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Day 205

Laura Gilkey on July 25, 2015July 25, 2015

I woke up early this morning, feeling fantastic. I felt like a page had turned for me. I felt motivated in a way I haven’t felt in quite some time,… Continue Reading Day 205

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dexamethasone, hunger, mood swings, steroids1 Comment

Day 204

Laura Gilkey on July 24, 2015

It rained nearly all day here in Sarasota. Benjamin woke up in good spirits, but with demanding hunger. I am thankful that he enjoys working in the kitchen. He had… Continue Reading Day 204

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