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Day 551

Laura Gilkey on July 6, 2016

Today, Benji began theĀ fourth of eleven total 84-day cycles during this long term maintenance phase of treatment. It has been a very long day, for Benjamin especially. I am so… Continue Reading Day 551

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

Day 545

Laura Gilkey on June 29, 2016June 29, 2016

I have to say, we do birthdays right around here. Balloons. Pancakes. A new bicycle. Adventure. Picnics. Surprises. Friends. Trampoline Park. Family. Low country boil. Presents galore. Froyo. And a… Continue Reading Day 545

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Day 544

Laura Gilkey on June 29, 2016

Benjamin was nausea free again this morning, but his ear was throbbing. It was throbbing last night, too. He couldn’t lie on his right side. When his symptoms persisted this… Continue Reading Day 544

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Day 542

Laura Gilkey on June 26, 2016June 27, 2016

Benjamin was so tired from his day on the water last night that he fell asleep in our bed, watching TV with Banyan, before it was time to take his… Continue Reading Day 542

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, fever, kytril, methotrexate, nausea, septra, siblings, travel1 Comment

Day 541

Laura Gilkey on June 25, 2016

Banyan’s birthday party has ended. Nine boys have made 24 hours worth of amazing memories. We are so grateful to Kathy for hosting this extravaganza yet again; it seems to… Continue Reading Day 541

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Day 540

Laura Gilkey on June 24, 2016June 25, 2016

Benji’s mornings continue to be tender. This morning he was tired and he felt nauseous. Again, he just wanted to rest. By late morning he was feeling much better. Tonight,… Continue Reading Day 540

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, exhaustion, nausea, siblings1 Comment

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