Day 8 of 29
On September 21, 2012 by Michelle LoveWe got to Levine’s Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at 8:30am. BJ got his IV port accessed (which was very uncomfortable, despite the numbing cream I put on him earlier), and he received some IV fluids. We went down to the hospital and waited for him to be taken back for a spinal tap with chemo. Read More
Day 7 of 29
On September 20, 2012 by Michelle LoveHome. Best place in the world. I was up checking on BJ throughout the night, but it was still awesome being home. He slept pretty well, and when he woke up, we began what every day will start with… morning medications, and a blood sugar check. He was nauseated on and off throughout the day, and very tired, Read More
Day 6 of 29
On September 19, 2012 by Michelle LoveMorning BJ update: he has had a rough evening and night. The endocrinologist decided his blood sugar needed treatment, so BJ’s BGL has been checked every 3 hours during the night and he’s had to have insulin shots each time because it’s still too high. BJ absolutely hates finger pricks and shots, so he’s pretty mad about all this. Read More
Day 5 of 29
On September 18, 2012 by Michelle LoveWe found out we won’t be going home today. BJ’s blood sugar is 269. And the chemo he is getting right now is going to raise it more. They’re sending an endocrinologist to look at his sugar. His Hemoglobin dropped so he’s going to get 2 more units of blood too. That takes 4 hours in itself. I’m so disappointed Read More
Day 4 of 29
On September 17, 2012 by Michelle LoveBJ was given some medicine to bring his potassium level down.That was one of the side effects of the meds he’s been given. Supposedly, it is very yucky tasting liquid, but BJ took it like a champ. The nurses were very impressed with him.We are so excited about the thoughts of going home tomorrow. BJ really misses Read More
Day 3 of 29 day Induction Phase
On September 16, 2012 by Michelle LoveIt’s Sunday, and there are no procedures scheduled. BJ gets to rest. His spirits were lifted when his friends, Hunter, Matthew, Wyatt, and Alex (several of his football teammates) came to visit. They dedicated yesterday’s game to BJ, and videotaped it, with a special message. Both teams gathered together to pray before the game. BJ’s team (Boger City Read More
Day 2 of 29 day Induction Phase – Surgery for Port Placement
On September 16, 2012 by Michelle LoveBJ is getting an IV port surgically put into his chest today. It will be the site where they access his veins for drawing labs and transfusing the chemo drugs. He is scared. He’s never had any kind of surgery before and this port is supposed to stay in his chest for 3 years….as long Read More
Day 1 of 29 day Induction Phase
On September 14, 2012 by Michelle LoveBJ was diagnosed with B-cell ALL type Leukemia. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a form of leukemia, or cancer of the white blood cells characterized by excess lymphoblasts.Dr. Oesterheld said he wanted me to hear these words…cureable, cureable, cureable. He said that 98% of their patients are in complete remission in 4 weeks. He said Read More
Events leading up to the worst day of my life…
On September 13, 2012 by Michelle LoveEvents leading up to the worst day of my life… I took BJ in to the doctor on Wednesday, 9/12 for blood work. He just looked so pale lately, and he just wasn’t improving in the exercise part of football practice. I had been communicating with his home base teacher and she reported that he Read More
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