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Day 383

Laura Gilkey on January 19, 2016January 19, 2016

It has been a long day, but here, at its end, gratitude is finding me easily. Benjamin went to sleep last night complaining of throat pain. At 3am, he woke… Continue Reading Day 383

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, family, intrathecal methotrexate, lumbar puncture, prednisone, siblings, steroids, supportLeave a comment

Day 382

Laura Gilkey on January 18, 2016January 19, 2016

The boys enjoyed a Monday off from school today in honor of Dr. King. They played outside in the cool sunshiny morning, then spent the afternoon with friends at a local indoor… Continue Reading Day 382

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, intrathecal methotrexate, lumbar puncture, vincristine1 Comment

Day 330

Laura Gilkey on November 28, 2015November 29, 2015

After yesterday’s feast, at about 1:30pm, I gave Benji his first rescue dose of Leucovorin that followed Tuesday’s lumbar puncture. His second was at 1:30am. I set my alarm to… Continue Reading Day 330

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Day 327

Laura Gilkey on November 25, 2015November 25, 2015

Our bags are packed and waiting by the door. The four wheelers and dirt bikes are strapped onto the trailer hitched to Michael’s truck. All of the medicines, supplements, oils… Continue Reading Day 327

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, detoxification, intrathecal methotrexate, kytril, long term maintenance, lumbar puncture, maintenance, methotrexate, vincristine5 Comments

Day 326

Laura Gilkey on November 23, 2015

Benji woke up thinking it was Tuesday. He didn’t complain, he just padded into our room with a big sigh, and asked what time we had to leave for the… Continue Reading Day 326

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, lumbar puncture, methotrexate, prednisone, school, vincristine1 Comment

Day 299

Laura Gilkey on October 28, 2015October 28, 2015

Benjamin began long term maintenance today. (I notice I have a tendency to isolate this fact, like it needs verification. It is still sinking in.) It was a super early… Continue Reading Day 299

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, intrathecal chemotherapy, intrathecal methotrexate, leucovorin, long term maintenance, lumbar puncture, methotrexate toxicity, prednisone, vincristine1 Comment

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