It was a foggy drive over the Sunshine Skyway this morning. We weren’t sure what to expect today; all we had was an arrival time. We didn’t know the order… Continue Reading Day 60
Day 60
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on Day 57
on We’re sleeping here on the 7th floor for at least one more night, and maybe more. Benjamin’s absolute neutrophil count (ANC) dropped down again, to 94. I knew it as… Continue Reading Day 57
Day 56
on Last night’s nurse was sweet as pie but about as stealthy as a megaphone. Between her constant vitals checks and the four inches of hospital bed Benjamin left for me,… Continue Reading Day 56
Day 55
on Benji’s morning blood counts showed slow and steady improvement. His hemoglobin is rising, his platelets are holding strong, and his absolute neutrophil count (ANC) is creeping upward. I’m still holding… Continue Reading Day 55
Day 54
on Benjamin’s blood counts this morning showed a rise in hemoglobin and a steady platelet count, both strong signs of an upward swing. His absolute neutrophil count (ANC), as expected, continued… Continue Reading Day 54