Hospital Update

Feeling good after a couple of rocky days. We arrived at the Jimmy Fund Clinic at 9:15am on Monday and because of some administrative issues didn't get admitted to Children's until after 5:00pm. Infusion didn't start until 8:00pm. Olivia got a little sick during the night and early morning, and nauseous on and off since then. The good news is that she is clearing the meds quite well and we most likely will be able to go home tomorrow. (This particular drug, methotrexate, is so toxic that they give a "rescue" drug along with constant fluids until it is all out of the system.)

Other good news is now that they know how her body handles this particular drug, we should be able to do future rounds as outpatient. It means we'd still be going into the Jimmy Fund Clinic every day, but that is a small price to pay to be able to sleep at home each night.

As always, visitors help immensely at keeping her spirits up. So thanks Diane, Cami, and Amanda, and of course Morgan, Peter, MIchelle, and Cheryl for coming to see us! Also thanks for all the well wishes and comments. It really makes a difference!