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Day 424

Laura Gilkey on February 29, 2016

Benjamin had a follow-up visit with cardiology today. It was an appointment I scheduled months ago, as part of our arrangement to check his suspected patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) annually,… Continue Reading Day 424

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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 200

Laura Gilkey on July 21, 2015July 27, 2015

Benjamin slept extremely well in his new bed. He was the last to rise in the house. We made breakfast, packed lunch, and headed to All Children’s. His attitude was… Continue Reading Day 200

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, delayed intensification, doxorubicin, Erwinia, kytril, thioguanine, vincristine5 Comments

Day 199

Laura Gilkey on July 19, 2015

From the time we woke up until _____ (we’re still going), we worked on Project Kids’ Room Renovation 2015. It has been such a productive day, and for the first… Continue Reading Day 199

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Day 193

Laura Gilkey on July 14, 2015July 14, 2015

Today was a challenging day. I am grateful once again for this space to sort it out. I had to work harder than usual to stay positive today, and I know that… Continue Reading Day 193

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, delayed intensification, doxorubicin, Erwinia, kytril, vincristine5 Comments

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