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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 203

Laura Gilkey on July 23, 2015July 23, 2015

This steroid pulse week is bringing up so many emotions. After much frustration I’ve decided to use this as an opportunity for learning. Benjamin will have a steroid pulse every… Continue Reading Day 203

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