Going on day 6 since he was admitted in the Oncology unit. It is so hard to spend day-in and day-out in that tiny, itty bitty room. I hate the fact that he is cooped up 24/7. You see other cancer children able to walk the halls, taking rides in the wagon, and playing in the playroom. But, we can't do none of that since he is in isolation. He is either in my arms or in his crib, so it is very difficult to get through each day. On my way back to the hospital yesterday, I stopped off at Toysrus and picked him up a ABC playmat, and a bunch of new toys. (Toys get old quick when you are playing with the same ones ALL day!) He absolutely loved being back on the floor able to move about. He does try to sneak off the mat every once and a while, but he is held back by his IV line (and Mommy!).
He had an x ray of his belly on Monday evening (at 10:30 p.m. nevertheless!) and it came back clear! No obstruction. Grandma said that during the whole procedure, Isaac was saying, "ut oh!" He was great, and did not cry.
He had his 5th chemotherapy treatment today. Vincristine only.
Doctor's are still baffled about the cause of the diarrhea and are really leaning toward it being chemotherapy related, but are not really sure how to go about treating it. They have tested his poopies 3 times, and everything keeps coming back negative.
His appetite is still horrible, but we are working on it. We are hoping to be home, soon.
Oh! I bought Isaac his first bottle of bubbles. Do you think he liked them? : )
Awww....He is so cute! Love the bubble picture. Hang in there hon! We're all thinking about you and praying that you will be home with the rest of your family soon.
ReplyDeleteHe is soooo PRECIOUS!! And it totally looks like he LOVES THE BUBBLES!! What an adorable little guy:) The mat was such a great idea! Way to go mom! I'm releieved that everything keeps coming back negative. As I know you must be as well....and I can't believe he said "ut-oh" So cute....as always, thanks for the update. There is not a day that goes by without you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteFound your page randomly through Pablove :) GOing to follow in your journeys and keep praying for your family :)
ReplyDeleteBeen thinking about him all week Brandi. Praying for him to get well and you to have the energy to do all you do!
ReplyDeleteThat picture is precious. So darn sweet! I am glad you got him the mat and he is enjoying it. If he ends up back in the hospital again try getting one of those bubble machines that blow out the constant bubbles. You can even buy them with two or three kid themed bubble makers at wholesale clubs. The one in your post with him and bubbles has to be one of the best ever. I hope he gets better fast. {{{HUGS}}}
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