Today was much calmer than yesterday. Benjamin needed the slower pace. His spirits were high but his body was tired. We honored that, and had a restful, restorative day. Benjamin’s… Continue Reading Day 637/9
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on Benjamin wrapped up his first week of reinduction today. Other than Dexamethasone, he got a break from chemotherapeutic medicines–a day off, except for allopurinol, Zantac, calcium, fluids, baking soda rinses,… Continue Reading Day 635/7
Day 633/5
on We had another night of sound, deep sleep. I am forever thankful to night nurses who sneak in and out without a sound. Michael and Banyan were already on their… Continue Reading Day 633/5
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on 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
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on Our night nurse was wonderful. Perfectly stealthy, kind, gentle and more than competent. She drew labs at 6:30am, and the numbers came back during shift change. They made me a… Continue Reading Day 631/3
Day 630/2
on Benjamin and I enjoyed a much more relaxing day today. He slept well; I did not, because a floating nurse from PICU kept trying to give Benjamin oxygen. I assured… Continue Reading Day 630/2