They came home around 11 and Jethenro rested some before eating lunch. At 1:30 we all headed out to the oncology center. Apparently they were running behind schedule so Jethenro didnt get in to start his treatments until almost 3. He had his bone marrow aspiration done and then his IV chemo. The clinic where Jethenro is getting his treatments has two associate doctors and a nurse practitioner (Dr. A, Dr. B, and NP). Jethenro saw Dr. A today and because this doctor is much more cautious doing LPs in patients with thrombocytopenia, He decided that Jethenro needed more platelet and blood transfusions before he could get his lumbar puncture (chemo administered through the spine). So after the clinic we headed to the hospital to get him all registered for an early morning admittance to the PICU for the transfusions and the platelets Friday. We didnt get home until 6:30pm. Jethenro didnt do much the rest of the evening. He was pretty worn out from the days activities.
Friday: Marci, Don, and Jethenro were out the door and headed to the hospital by 8:30. He was admitted to the PICU and over the course of the day got a unit of platelets, his lumbar puncture (LP), and a unit of blood. They arrived home about 5:30pm. Jethenro isnt as tired today as he was yesterday but it has still been another long day. He is starting to experience more side affects of chemo, such as joint pain and headaches.
We will be getting the results of the bone marrow biopsy next week. Please pray that there will be no more blast cells.
Thank you for your prayers!
Praying, definately.
ReplyDeleteYou've been at the drs and the hospital more then you've been home. Rest when you can, dear Marci. And I think it would be ok to turn off the phone ringer once in a while and just answer messages when you have time and are rested. God be with you.
ReplyDeleteBarbara