September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. All over the internet today I saw people “Going Gold” to raise awareness to the fact that childhood cancers receive a combined four percent of… Continue Reading Day 243
Day 243
on Tag: methotrexate
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on It was bright and early when the four of us left the house this morning. Benjamin was hungry, but he couldn’t eat in case he made counts for today’s lumbar… Continue Reading Day 242
Day 169
on We are home. Just after I published last night’s post, our night nurse came in to tell me that Benjamin’s Hour 72 methotrexate levels had come back at 0.12, just a… Continue Reading Day 169
Day 168
on Benjamin and I both stayed awake until his blood draw last night. He asked to read my journal entry to pass the time, but couldn’t get beyond the first sentence.… Continue Reading Day 168
Day 167
on We slept in this morning. I stayed up late last night to be present when Benji’s methotrexate finished dripping and his blood was drawn. Jackie, one of our favorite night… Continue Reading Day 167
Day 164
on The hospital bags are packed and waiting near the front door. The Scopolomine patch is placed securely behind Benjamin’s left ear. The children are sleeping soundly, ready for our trip… Continue Reading Day 164