So far, so boring! Just the way we like it at the hospital!
Day 6
Eric's white counts are up a little more today, but only a little, and blasts are the same. The Oncologist responsible for the ward this weekend and through next week is one we know and love. She is the Medical Director for Camp Goodtimes and also works closely with Eric's Oncologist. She stopped by this morning and said it is too soon to tell anything. We have to let this new med do its thing for a bit until it settles out and then we might have some idea of what's going on. In the meantime, still doing well, feeling good, electrolytes still within normal range. She hadn't seen his ECG from yesterday so was going to see if she could find it.
The Child Life Specialist who works on the weekends made waffles this morning in the family lounge. Eric says this is the best weekend ever to be in the hospital - McDonald's yesterday, waffles today and smoothie Sunday tomorrow. Chuck and Joel also came by for a visit today and there was a Pet Therapy Pet Stop in the lobby with 4 dogs.
White blood counts down a bit this morning. Doctor said everything still looking good and nothing planned for the day. WCK (West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation) was in the Family Lounge today blending up fresh smoothies for Smoothie Sunday. I love WCK; their programs hit the mark and make a positive impact on us. No one needs a fresh smoothie more than families trapped in the hospital over the weekend! Ashley, the weekend Child Life Specialist came by and suggested a challenge. Eric would hide 2 scavenger hunts and Ashley and Eric's nurse, Ella, would race to see who could complete theirs first. It was so fun and entertaining. Ashley won, but she bribed Eric with a new Lego set for a hint.
Eric downloaded a new game - Pal World - on the Xbox and has been so busy playing that he still has an untouched Lego set. At least it keeps him occupied! Meanwhile, I finished a 1000 piece puzzle.
Day 8
The doctor was in this morning; we'd never met her before but she's quite lovely. Eric's blood counts are pretty similar to yesterday, but blasts down a little bit, which makes me happy. She also said the ECG from Friday looked good. So we're going home today! Eric does have to have a platelet transfusion first and they also have to find his new medicine to send home with us. In the meantime, Simba the Pet Therapy dog came by for a visit.
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