Methotrexate Toxicity
On July 9, 2015 by Michelle LoveAfter being admitted yesterday, BJ had an EEG showing no seizure activity. They came and got us at 2am this morning for his MRI, which showed the methotrexate toxicity that they had expected. By this morning, he woke up feeling much better than yesterday, and the weakness had resolved. His headache is gone, and I think Read More
Going for blood
On July 8, 2015 by Michelle LoveI talked to our nurse coordinator late yesterday and the doctor wanted to see BJ today based on his extended severe headache and being so tired. He’s been getting fluids this morning and when his lab work came back, all of his blood counts had dropped considerably since Monday’s visit. His hemoglobin was low which Read More
Car Naps :)
On July 8, 2015 by Michelle LoveRough night, early morning and these 2 slept on the way to the clinic this morning. I called in yesterday and the doctor wanted to see BJ today based on his extended severe headache and being so tired. He’s been getting fluids this morning and when his lab work came back, all of his blood counts Read More
Headache for days
On July 8, 2015 by Michelle LoveFinally tonight, BJ seems to be feeling just a little better. He has been struggling with a massive headache that started a week ago after his last spinal tap. Anytime he stands up, he grabs his head and winces. He spent most of the weekend in bed, or on the couch, and his appetite has Read More
Spinal headache
On July 3, 2015 by Michelle LoveLast day of these all day, all week chemo infusions! We are back on LCH 11 for the day, and were happy that one of our favorite nurses has BJ today. BJ is struggling with a spinal tap headache, and just isn’t feeling very good. He’s not really complaining about anything, but he grabs his Read More
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
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
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