What is it they say? The best-laid plans…often go awry
On September 7, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ would’ve still been in the hospital if things had worked out as planned. Thursday we went to the clinic to get his blood drawn for labs and then over to the hospital for a spinal tap with intrathecal Ara-C and a bone marrow aspiration. As usual, BJ fights the sedative and the sedative always Read More
DISCHARGED!!
On August 26, 2015 by Michelle LoveWith no fever since 0700 Tuesday and no oxygen required since 1700, and even without knowing exactly what type of fungus/mold caused his lung infection, BJ was DISCHARGED TODAY!!!! He will continue to take the antifungal medication which is obviously working, and go in for an exam Friday just to make sure he’s still progressing. Read More
August 25, 2015 First Day of School
On August 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ has been s-l-o-w-l-y getting better! It’s hard to see much improvement from day to day, but he is definitely much better than a few days ago. His hemoglobin was low this morning, so he received a blood transfusion today. His other counts (platelets, white blood cells, ANC) have recovered, so now we’re just waiting Read More
Fungal Infection complicates things
On August 22, 2015 by Michelle LoveThe past few days have been very rough for BJ. Without a fever for a week, we were wanting to go home so bad, but his blood counts had to show improvement. That never happened. He spiked a fever very early this past Tuesday morning, and was in extreme pain in his right side, which Read More
14-year-old athlete fights leukemia By: Sarah Obeid Aug 19, 2015 Denver Weekly
On August 19, 2015 by Michelle LoveDenver Weekly Article about BJ DENVER – BJ Correll has battled an aggressive cancer for three years, but with a smile on his face that sticks. The 14-year-old is determined to beat leukemia. “He really doesn’t worry,” said Michelle Love, BJ’s mother. “We talk about things, and he just has the attitude that it’s out Read More
More blood
On August 15, 2015 by Michelle LoveHis hemoglobin was low again this morning, so BJ is getting a blood transfusion, and we’re not going home today. Thinking about our fellow warriors who are in the midst of fighting back with all their might…you are in our prayers. #CureForBJRound2 #keeppounding #giveblood #BeTheMatch #NEGU#IamLCH #childhoodleukemia #childhoodcancer #morethan4 #mollyskids#fighter #BJStrong #cancersucks Read More
Dog Therapy!
On August 14, 2015 by Michelle LoveDOG THERAPY = Guaranteed smiles!! Thanks Paisley for visiting BJ!! Come back and take a nap anytime!! #CureForBJRound2 #keeppounding #giveblood #BeTheMatch #NEGU #IamLCH #childhoodleukemia #childhoodcancer #morethan4 #fighter#BJStrong #cancersucks #bELIeve Read More
We just want to go home
On August 14, 2015 by Michelle LoveThere are a couple of very frustrated people in this room! We want to go home! BJ isn’t getting discharged today, even though he hasn’t had a fever in over 48 hours. He’s still getting the IV antibiotic, and per protocol, he will continue to get it until he’s able to be discharged. They have Read More
Double the joy!
On August 13, 2015 by Michelle LoveWooot! Twice in one day! This is Tetley. Just look at the two of them smiling!! Love it!! #IamLCH #childhoodleukemia #childhoodcancer #morethan4 #fighter #BJStrong #cancersucks #mollyskids #CureForBJRound2 #keeppounding #giveblood #BeTheMatch Read More
Pet Therapy smiles
On August 12, 2015 by Michelle LoveThey started BJ on IV antibiotics last night, and thankfully his fever broke at some point during the night. He didn’t sleep very much because his arms are hurting and he couldn’t get comfortable. We think this is from the neulasta shot he got a week ago. His lab work from this morning showed his Read More
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