5/27/2013… Memorial day… Delayed Intensification
On May 27, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ had to go into the hospital Monday for his Erwinia shots because the clinic was closed for the holiday. We spent 6 hours there. Everything takes so much longer in the hospital than it does at the clinic! A special thank you to all who served and gave their lives for our freedom! Read More
5/24/13 update… Delayed Intensification and Doug Flutie!
On May 24, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ had clinic this morning and the 4th set of Erwinia shots and Vincristine infusion. Afterwards, courtesy of Dream On 3 and The Touchdown Club, BJ was able to meet football legend and Heisman trophy winner Doug Flutie. He was very excited about meeting Doug and getting his autograph. BJ’s best friend was able to join 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
3/27/2013 Day 6 of Delayed Intensification
On March 27, 2013 by Michelle LoveWe’re back at the clinic this morning for BJ to get the second set of Erwinia Asparaginase shots in his legs. He still isn’t feeling well. His face is still very flushed and warm, but he doesn’t have a fever. His seasonal allergies are flaring up and he’s got a sore throat and lots of Read More
3/25/2013 Delayed Intensification
On March 25, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ didn’t feel well most of the weekend. His face was very flushed and he ran a low temp off and on all weekend. We had to go to the clinic this morning for IM chemo shots in his legs again. He’ll be getting these shots every other day for 6 days, on top of Read More
3/23/2013 update and BJ is still BJ :)
On March 23, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ has felt pretty good the past 2 weeks. He had a break from chemotherapy and his counts came back up, which was great! He began the next phase of treatment yesterday, called Delayed Intensification. This phase will last about 2 months. We went to the clinic, and his blood counts (although much lower than last Read More
Interim Maintenance phase is almost over!
On March 4, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ was back at the clinic this past Thursday, a day earlier than usual, in the event that he would finally make the count requirements and get the last part of Interim Maintenance started, and he wouldn’t be in the hospital on his birthday. This last treatment had been delayed two weeks because his counts Read More
Happy 12th birthday to BJ
On March 4, 2013 by Michelle LoveToday is BJ’s 12th birthday. Thank you God for letting me be BJ’s mom. He’s such a great kid. Even before the leukemia diagnosis, he was an awesome kid. But now, just being here every day with him, and seeing him through the good days and bad days, and horrible days, I see he’s so much Read More
2/15/13 update – counts are too low
On February 15, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ had his clinic visit this morning and did not make the count requirements for the last high dose chemo 60 hour hospital stay. We were all prepared to get this last one done, but we’ll wait another week and see if he can finish up the last treatment of this phase. Read More
January update
On February 6, 2013 by Michelle LoveIt’s been a while since I’ve written here. Overall, BJ has been doing pretty well.BJ is still in the Interim Maintenance phase of treatment. Two weeks ago (1/18/13), he made count requirements (ANC and Platelet levels), and was admitted directly to the hospital for the infusion of chemo drugs, including the high dose methotrexate that Read More
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