I woke up to a nurse practitioner’s voice saying that Benji would need a red blood transfusion today. He was still sleeping, she was examining him. I opened my eyes… Continue Reading Day 648/20
Day 648/20
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on Day 647/19
on Benji woke up feeling happy. His daddy and brother were on their way to see him, and his body felt good. Our favorite nurse was back at morning shift change,… Continue Reading Day 647/19
Day 646/18
on A nightmare woke Benji up today before his nurses did this morning. He was scared and didn’t want to go back to sleep. He returned to reality, nestled into me… Continue Reading Day 646/18
Day 642/14
on Benjamin’s reinduction phase is halfway complete. He took his last dose of Dexamethasone tonight. His allopurinol has been discontinued because his uric acid has stabilized, as has his phosphorous, sodium… Continue Reading Day 642/14
Day 640/12
on Benjamin has had what his nurses described as an “eventful day.” This morning seems like ages ago. Once again I let Benjamin sleep as late as possible. When he woke… Continue Reading Day 640/12
Day 628
on I expected a big challenge today. Instead, Benjamin totally rose to the occasion. He has been an absolute joy, even with no food and a totally empty gastrointestinal tract, all… Continue Reading Day 628