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Day 85

Laura Gilkey on March 27, 2015March 27, 2015

It was a good day. It was a great day. When Benjamin feels well, it makes all the difference in the world. Benjamin had a tummyache this morning, but we caught it… Continue Reading Day 85

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, cytarabine, homeschool, hopecam, school4 Comments

Day 83

Laura Gilkey on March 25, 2015

“NAUSEA!” was my alarm clock this morning just after 6am. Benji woke up with urgency, and we didn’t make it to the Zofran in time. He took the medicine afterward with… Continue Reading Day 83

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, homeschool, hospital homebound, immunity, school1 Comment

Day 82

Laura Gilkey on March 24, 2015

It was a dark morning as we sent Banyan walking down the street with a plate of banana muffins to his friend’s house to catch a ride to school. The… Continue Reading Day 82

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, homeschool4 Comments

Day 78

Laura Gilkey on March 20, 2015March 20, 2015

Sometimes I think this kid is superhuman. In the morning, Benjamin scrambled some eggs, then did five math assignments and aced the test that followed. I had a work meeting by… Continue Reading Day 78

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, consolidation, homeschool, hospital homebound6 Comments

Day 69

Laura Gilkey on March 11, 2015March 11, 2015

Benji woke up with intense tummy pain. He asked for Zofran with such urgency that I got out of bed running. He took it, and it worked almost immediately.  Then… Continue Reading Day 69

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, homeschool, hospital homebound4 Comments

Day 61

Laura Gilkey on March 3, 2015March 7, 2015

I couldn’t sleep last night. I think it’s because I’ve been reading too much. The Emperor of All Maladies is a fascinating book, and one that makes me extremely grateful… Continue Reading Day 61

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Erwinia, homeschool9 Comments

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