It has been GREAT to be home from the hospital. Carson's appetite and activity level shot up through the roof. Although still somewhat tired from the 8 days on "lockdown", he has loved being able to get outside, visit the neighbors, and ride around on his hog.
One of the stipulations on coming home early was that we would have to give Carson IV antibiotics every 8 hours for almost a week. Okay...we can do that. I had this picture in my mind of carrying around a long IV pole all over the house. Up and down the stairs. Outside. Ugh. However, I'm happy to report that (as usual) I was WAY off base!
Step-by-step instructions for administering IV antibiotics at home...as demonstrated by an almost 4 year-old
On Wednesday Carson returned to the clinic - his ANC was up to 240. By Friday he was up to 490.
What's coming up
Of course we can't let him get too well...this is a war and we've gotta kill off those cancerous cells! Our next appointment is Tuesday. If his ANC is up to 750 (and we expect it will be), then we're off to the hospital for a big round of chemo. Hopefully our stay will be a fairly short one - only a couple of days.
This will be the first time he has had this chemo...and it's going to be a heavy dose. Please pray things go smoothly and that he doesn't have any adverse reactions!!
Paul.
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Carson is definitely headed for a career in medicine! I love the way he just accepts AND helps with his treatment.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like being at home is the best medicine for getting that ANC back up. I think I saw him and his grandmother on Maple Ave. on Friday - he was the biker dude, right?
Many more prayers will be lifted up once you proceed to the next stage of treatment.
Love, Betsy
He is amazing! I could see him with "Dr" in front of his name some day! Praying that all goes well this week and for a short hospital stay. ~Kim
ReplyDeleteWe're really praying for y'all this week that this next big and new round goes well. Love, The Links
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