Thursday Clinic

We went to the clinic today and were immediately ushered in to an exam room and told it was part of "flu and RSV precautions". That's new!! Carson had flu nearly a month ago. Anyway, it is a new policy that those who've had flu or RSV remain in isolation for clinic visits for one month.

This was a fate almost worse than death to Carson because the isolation rooms do not have a view of the Route 50 and he can't see any cars, construction trucks, buses or passing fire trucks! This also means he can't run around the clinic making candy deliveries, nor hit the art and play area to visit with some of his pals. When you've been stuck and home with low counts, the clinic is a highlight of your week. To then be stuck in a room, with mom, AGAIN, is not something he was interested in, even though he does exclaim several times a day "I LOVE MOMMY!"

We made due with drawing a road on the paper of the exam table and playing with the cars he'd brought in. Then he forgot all about being in isolation when Ms. Gretchen came in to play with him! Crashing planes and cars is the best!

Carson counts were not as high as we'd expected, ANC of only 710; but it is enough to begin chemo again at a very reduced dosage. We start today with our medicine and strawberry syrup concoction then will go back in a week to see what's going on.

Meanwhile, band-aids and prizes are pouring in for the hospital. THANKS SO MUCH for your support!!! Keep 'em comin'

-Jennifer

P.S. Whoever brought the book and basketball to Carson - Thanks! He's enjoying both very much!