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Day 112

Laura Gilkey on April 23, 2015

Benjamin is getting reading glasses, and he’s very excited about it. We went to the ophthalmologist right after dropping Banyan off at Southside. I brought antibacterial masks with me just… Continue Reading Day 112

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, homeschool, hospital homebound, hyperopia, school, vision4 Comments

Day 98

Laura Gilkey on April 9, 2015

We stayed in Sarasota today. I sent more photographs of Benji’s dressing to Tracey in the Infusion Center, and spoke to one of our favorite clinic nurses as well. They… Continue Reading Day 98

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, blood, Erwinia, homeschool, hospital homebound, pilates, platelets, school1 Comment

Day 90

Laura Gilkey on April 1, 2015

On the way over the bridge this morning, Benji and I were racking our brains trying to come up with an April Fool’s prank to pull on the clinic nurses.… Continue Reading Day 90

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ara C, consolidation, cytarabine, Erwinia, homeschool, hospital homebound, school, vincristine8 Comments

Day 85

Laura Gilkey on March 27, 2015March 27, 2015

It was a good day. It was a great day. When Benjamin feels well, it makes all the difference in the world. Benjamin had a tummyache this morning, but we caught it… Continue Reading Day 85

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, cytarabine, homeschool, hopecam, school4 Comments

Day 83

Laura Gilkey on March 25, 2015

“NAUSEA!” was my alarm clock this morning just after 6am. Benji woke up with urgency, and we didn’t make it to the Zofran in time. He took the medicine afterward with… Continue Reading Day 83

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, homeschool, hospital homebound, immunity, school1 Comment

Day 81

Laura Gilkey on March 23, 2015

Benjamin sprang out of bed this morning and got dressed for school. He said “I’m so excited!” and was one giant smile. His nerves rose with the sun; by the… Continue Reading Day 81

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ara C, chemo delay, consolidation, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, cytoxan, school8 Comments

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