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Day 657/29

Laura Gilkey on October 19, 2016October 20, 2016

Neither of us slept very well last night. Benjamin needed platelets to prepare him for today’s lumbar puncture, so our room filled with nurses at 3am, and at fifteen minute… Continue Reading Day 657/29

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, intrathecal methotrexate, lumbar puncture, platelets, propofol, stomach pain, transfusion2 Comments

Day 468

Laura Gilkey on April 13, 2016

For the first time since long term maintenance began, Benjamin went to school on the day following a lumbar puncture. I had a feeling he would. He woke up easily and calmly… Continue Reading Day 468

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dosage increase, lumbar puncture, maintenance, propofol, school, siblings, steroidsLeave a comment

Day 411

Laura Gilkey on February 16, 2016

There was a lightning storm last night, and our power went out. As a result, our huge scaredy-dogs kept me awake much of the night, shaking at my side, needing… Continue Reading Day 411

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, anxiety, intrathecal chemotherapy, intrathecal methotrexte, lumbar puncture, nausea, prescriptions, propofol, rainbow stars, steroids, vincristine, zofran1 Comment

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 47

Laura Gilkey on February 17, 2015February 17, 2015

Tuesday mornings are bridge walking mornings. I was grateful for the sunrise, the early start, and the clarity it provided. I felt prepared for the day as Benjamin and I… Continue Reading Day 47

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, emotions, hemoglobin, lumbar puncture, propofol8 Comments

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