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Day 150

Laura Gilkey on May 31, 2015

Some very dear friends from out of town are in our neck of the woods for a beach vacation. We had made plans to visit them this afternoon. First, I… Continue Reading Day 150

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, high dose methotrexate, intrathecal methotrexate, lumbar puncture, vincristine3 Comments

Day 123

Laura Gilkey on May 5, 2015May 5, 2015

It’s been a very long day. I’m lying in bed next to Benjamin, who is resting peacefully. Finally. Once again I feel grateful for this blank space to sort this… Continue Reading Day 123

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, high dose methotrexate, interim maintenance, intrathecal methotrexate, leucovorin, lumbar puncture, vincristine10 Comments

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 60

Laura Gilkey on March 2, 2015March 2, 2015

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

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, Erwinia, intrathecal methotrexate, propofol, vincristine7 Comments

Day 53

Laura Gilkey on February 23, 2015February 24, 2015

We slept soundly last night. I’m so thankful for the rest, the patience, and the mental acuity that sound sleep provided as the day grew on. I’d need it. Benjamin’s… Continue Reading Day 53

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, blood transfusion, intrathecal methotrexate, peg-asparaginase, propofol, vincristine11 Comments

Day 46

Laura Gilkey on February 16, 2015February 17, 2015

It was a beautiful morning to take a family trip over the Sunshine Skyway. We remain thankful for the healing it brings, and even more thankful to head back over… Continue Reading Day 46

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, anesthesia, consolidation, cytarabine, intrathecal methotrexate, propofol7 Comments

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