Thursday December 11, 2008 - Day 24 Phase Three

Nicholas had to go back to the hospital Tuesday because he had another fever, but fortunately this time we didn't have to stay! They took blood cultures (which are still brewing in the lab) and they started him on an antibiotic and we were on our way. We had to go back to the clinic the next day for a second dose of the antibiotic, but while we were there they were having a huge Christmas party for the kids and their siblings. It is pulled together by the Farifax County Police Department. It was amazing to see the amount of donations. My kids won't even need to have Christmas after that. We even made the 5 0'clock news, Here is the same article posted on the web.

http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/1208/576725_video.html

It was cool and Nicholas likes watching it over and over. He loved the reindeer you see in the background and couldn't get enough of him, but he was very leary of the Snowman for some reason. It was a good day. Zach wasn't there, becasue he had an english test, but he got gifts too - itunes card and a Best Buy card as well as toys. The gift giving was very generous. So, to push it for kids elsewhere, remember to donate to your local Toys For Tots.

We go back to the clinic tomorrow for a check up (today is my only day not going this week, but then again it is only 10:00! so you never know), but he is feeling good. Next treatment includes a spinal tap and that will be next Thursday. Still looking good for the holidays.

Enjoy the season.

Decmber 6, 2008 - Day 19 of Phase 3

No exciting news to report. It was just pointed out to me that I hadn't posted in a while and I wanted to let everyone know that things are going as well as it can. We are currently on Day 19 of phase three and Nicholas is still full of energy and loving everything that has to do with Christmas. We were even able to take him to see Santa last week.

He gets a chemo treatment every ten days and we go back in between for a lab check and exam. He doesn't need to take much medication at home right now which makes it nice when we are already busy with other seasonal stuff. This phase should get us through Mid-January when we will begin a tough two month phase. But after that, we should move into a maintenance phase, so that keeps us hopeful.

Enjoy the season. We are making sure it is a good one for us.