Handfuls of hair
On June 5, 2015 by Michelle LoveZofran, platelets and 3 Erwinia shots. His hair is falling out by the handful, and still, his spirits are good. #CureForBJRound2 Read More
Intramuscular chemo shots really do hurt
On June 4, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ doesn’t complain about much, but he told me tonight that his legs are sore. So far, he’s had 15 intramuscular chemo shots in the past 9 days. Looking at his legs, I honestly don’t know how he even stands up. #CureForBJRound2 Read More
Pizza for breakfast
On May 28, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ had a better night Tuesday, but woke up not feeling well yesterday. He started feeling better later morning, and ate a slice of pizza for breakfast. Labs were looking good, and there was no blast cells in his peripheral blood yesterday. He received his 3 Erwinia shots, and after monitoring him for a hour, we Read More
A Mother’s Love
On May 27, 2015 by Michelle LoveFor the past 2 1/2 years, we have been forced to have strength that we didn’t know was possible. BJ is still rock-solid. I haven’t quite recovered from the blow of that news Friday. I’ve had fewer moments of resolve the past 5 days, and more crumbling underneath the weight of it all. Today has Read More
Mental preparation is key
On May 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ has been gearing up for some horribly painful chemo shots this morning. Two years ago, because he had severe anaphylaxis to one of the chemo drugs being infused, he had to endure a total of 60 of these shots. (The shots were the only replacement drug.) Two nurses would give him 1 shot in each thigh Read More
Well, here we go again….It’s Round 2.
On May 24, 2015 by Michelle LoveMay 22, 2015. Another one of those dates that I’ll never forget. “It’s leukemia.” Seven months from BJ’s journey end date. Seven months. The cancer is back. We’re all just completely devastated. It was his monthly chemo/doctor exam day, and it started like it always did. Port accessed, blood drawn for labs, and some saline Read More
Last Erwinia Shots! – July 15, 2013…Update…Interim Maintenance 2
On July 15, 2013 by Michelle LoveLast Erwinia Asparaginase shots today!!In the past 8 months, BJ has endured 60 intramuscular chemotherapy shots…30 in each thigh muscle. We were SO happy after he received his last 2 shots today! He was all smiles when the nurses, staff, and his doctor at the clinic came into the infusion room with a cookie cake, and Read More
6/7/2013….Begin Interim Maintenance 2
On June 7, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ counts were good enough, so he is getting a spinal tap with methotrexate and 2 additional chemo drugs today, which begins the Interim Maintenance 2 phase. Read More
Delayed Intensification…Still.
On May 17, 2013 by Michelle LoveLife as we live it these days has gotten in the way of updating BJ’s caring bridge, but I wanted to take the time I have today while we’re at the clinic and catch up on the journal.This has been a rough phase for BJ. He finished up the first set of Erwinia shots for Read More
11/30/2012 Day 29…Part 2 of Consolidation Phase
On November 30, 2012 by Michelle LoveYesterday became Day 29 of the Consolidation phase. BJ’s counts were high enough to start the last half of this phase. One of the chemo drugs he was given required infusion of IV fluids before getting the drug, and continued for 6 hours afterward. So, we were at the clinic/hospital for 10 1/2 hours yesterday. He was Read More
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