Carson has been feeling really good. His energy level is...well...that of a normal four year old boy. He's so active you'd think they were pumping Mountain Dew into his port. For the record, this is not the case.
We went to the clinic today for a check-up and blood work. Carson has developed mouth sores - a common side effect of the chemo. Fortunately they don't seem to bother him. We now have a special mouth wash to help speed up the healing process.
Check out the fuzz on my head! With a longer period between treatments, Carson's hair is starting to come back. So far it's darker and coarser. However, it'll probably fall out again before we're through.The big news of the day was Santa made a visit to the clinic and brought Carson a present!!! Carson looks a little timid in the picture here (okay..he is), but he warmed up later on. In fact, we ended up stalking Santa around the clinic after the doctor was finished with us.
Overcome with excitement...and feeling a little intimidated by the big guy in the red suit!
Thanks to Growing Hope for the gifts and for making today a special one for all the kids fighting cancer!
We are heading back to the clinic on Friday for more blood work. We may even need a transfusion of the red stuff. If everything works out we'll hopefully head back to the hospital on Sunday to start round three of HDMTX. We're shooting to start or Sunday so HOPEFULLY we can get out by Christmas...otherwise it'll be Monday, which means we probably won't get out before Christmas.
Paul.
Overcome with excitement...and feeling a little intimidated by the big guy in the red suit!We are heading back to the clinic on Friday for more blood work. We may even need a transfusion of the red stuff. If everything works out we'll hopefully head back to the hospital on Sunday to start round three of HDMTX. We're shooting to start or Sunday so HOPEFULLY we can get out by Christmas...otherwise it'll be Monday, which means we probably won't get out before Christmas.
Paul.
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God Bless your family and Best wishes for a healthy 2010 and beyond.
ReplyDeleteHi guys! I truly hope it all works out so you get to have Christmas together on Maple Ave. I can just imagine what a blessing that would be. The girls and I will be making Christmas cookies in the next few days and will plan to drop some on your porch sometime. We're SO glad Carson's energy and appetite are up! And WOW, how many personal records can a girl break????? Please remember the little people when you're on the Olympic podium ok? Congrats!! :) Love, The Links
ReplyDeletepaul-jen thinking of you guys everyday - carson looks great in the photos and a big congrats to the swim champ GO FRANCESCA snow hit us last night so all is white outside -- please tell carson that gp wants to come pay him a visit - he thinks carson has the coolest toys ever - take care and hope all went well with the red transfusion gig
ReplyDeletecheers T-Bone