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Day 122

Laura Gilkey on May 3, 2015May 4, 2015

Benjamin begins Interim Maintenance tomorrow. Today was a day of preparation, and of enjoying the comforts of home and family before our first of four hospital stays over the next… Continue Reading Day 122

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, high dose methotrexate, interim maintenance, intrathecal methotrexate, leucovorin, vincristine3 Comments

Day 121

Laura Gilkey on May 2, 2015May 3, 2015

I slept so soundly last night. I was shocked when I looked at the clock this morning; it was much later than my usual Saturday wake up time. I felt… Continue Reading Day 121

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, interim maintenance, neutropenia, siblings2 Comments

Day 120

Laura Gilkey on May 1, 2015May 3, 2015

This is a new kind of joy. I am writing this from my beach chair, watching my two beautiful, strong, healthy children collect shells with the love of my life.… Continue Reading Day 120

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, interim maintenance, methotrexate10 Comments

Day 102

Laura Gilkey on April 13, 2015April 14, 2015

I woke up before my alarm this morning. When Benji sleepily walked down the hall next, he asked, “Do I have to get shots today Mama?” I answered yes, directly.… Continue Reading Day 102

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ALT, consolidation, Erwinia, interim maintenance, liver function, minimal residual disease, vincristine3 Comments

Day 99

Laura Gilkey on April 10, 2015April 10, 2015

The mood in my car was light and joyful as we headed over the Skyway this morning. Benjamin and I were both excited that his dressing would be removed and… Continue Reading Day 99

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, Erwinia, interim maintenance, platelets8 Comments

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