11% is too much
On July 2, 2015 by Michelle LoveOn June 22, BJ had a bone marrow biopsy. It marked one month from his relapse diagnosis. We have been hoping that the past month of induction cycle chemo had wiped out most (preferably all) of the blast cells in his marrow. At his relapse, 70% of his marrow were blast cells, and after a Read More
The Real Superhero
On June 29, 2015 by Michelle LoveIt’s been an extra early and extra long day for BJ. He started off with blood drawn, IV fluids, physical exam, and then over to LCH for a spinal tap with intrathecal chemo. Then he was wheeled back over to the clinic for 2 chemo infusions and more fluids…and finally something to eat!! It’ll end Read More
Erwinia Shots – 3 at a time
On June 26, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ got the last 3 of his 45 Erwinia shots today! We’re SO happy that is over! He’s also finally feeling better from his procedures on Monday. His counts are where they need to be, so he’s starting up with the next Induction cycle bright and early Monday morning with a spinal tap with intrathecal Read More
Strong…
On June 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveStrong…it’s a funny word. Strong, how? Yep, I can carry 4-5 grocery bags on each arm from the car into the house. Yep, I can breathe through a stumped toe, or a slip of the kitchen knife into my finger, or even a cross word from someone I love. But does that make me strong? Read More
My email to Molly Grantham…. “Introduction to BJ”
On June 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveHi Molly. I posted a facebook link on your site about my son, BJ, who is beginning another fight with Leukemia before he even finished the first one. He’s 14 (in 8th grade at North Lincoln Middle School), and I know he’s my kid, but he really is awesome. He was 11 when he was Read More
WBTV’s Molly Grantham Post: BJ’s cancer is back
On June 24, 2015 by Michelle LoveThe email Michelle Love sent about her son, BJ, was written so beautifully it could be published. I’ll do my best to share her story with you. BJ is the newest one of #MollysKids. — No parent with a child battling Leukemia wants the call Michelle Love received May 22. Cancer was back in her 14-year-old son, Read More
Need a bigger bed
On June 22, 2015 by Michelle LoveToday, while we were waiting for BJ to be taken back to the procedure room. Yep… His entire foot is off the end of the bed! Read More
Anesthesia Anger
On June 22, 2015 by Michelle LoveI just watched BJ go under anesthesia again….I can’t even count how many times I’ve been beside him and watched him lose that fight and go to sleep. It never gets easier to stand there and watch that, and then turn away and leave him there while I wait in another room. He’s having an LP Read More
Friend time is treasured
On June 22, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ had a pretty good weekend. Even though he tires easily, he felt ok, and was able to spend some much needed normal-kid-time with his best friend. Saturday was his final doses of prednisone for this treatment cycle, and he is beginning to notice the difference of getting it out of his system. His blood counts Read More
Spinal tap headache
On June 13, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ has been feeling pretty good, except for a headache that developed from the spinal tap he had Monday. He had 3 shots on Wednesday, and 3 more on Friday – 27 shots in the past 3 weeks. His legs are sore, so to combat the muscle breakdown from the chemo, we’re trying to get Read More
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