Need to eat
On May 26, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ had a rough night with nausea, and woke this morning not feeling well. He started to feel better later this morning, and at lunch, was able to eat a piece of pizza. Hopefully his appetite will improve when we get home. He fell asleep after he ate, and hopefully will feel good when he wakes up. Read More
Go
On May 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ was a trooper with the 3 shots. The nurses here are amazing. We love them so much. None of them wanted to do it, but they gave him the shots when BJ said “Go”…all at the same time. #CureForBJRound2 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
Sisterly love
On May 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveSisterly love at it’s best. #CureForBJRound2 Read More
Complete trust in God
On May 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveLong day….BJ’s back is sore from the lumbar puncture/IT chemo and bone marrow aspiration today. His best friend Matthew, who is really more like a brother, spent the afternoon with him here in the hospital. It was the best medicine. We’re exhausted, but in decent spirits. After listening to the doctor explain the new game Read More
The wrong kind of cells
On May 24, 2015 by Michelle LoveTests from BJ’s bone marrow biopsy are back, and they saw lots of blast cells in his marrow. We knew this would be the case, because there were some blast cells in his peripheral blood on Friday. They are still running tests to determine the percentage of blasts in the marrow. Initially, they saw no white Read More
May 24, 2015 Chemo begins again
On May 24, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ had a good night, and he’s up playing PS3. They’re starting chemo today. #CureForBJRound2 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
Hunger is a good thing
On May 23, 2015 by Michelle LoveA couple hours after he came out of recovery…. Hungry boy! #CureForBJRound2 Read More
Bone marrow aspiration and LP chemo
On May 23, 2015 by Michelle LoveSo we’re going to get it all started again…. Bone marrow aspiration and LP chemo. Before procedure: Read More
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