Hospital sleepover

Roughly 20 minutes after writing my last post, Isaiah spiked a fever.  We immediately drove to BCCH.  His line needed to be accessed in order to do blood work, administer antibiotics, etc, however, after three attempts by three different nurses, his line seemed blocked.  They therefore did a peripheral poke in his hand.  Unfortunately, instead of getting antibiotics and going home, we were admitted for the night because of his VAD.  By 2am, Isaiah was still being examined.  He dosed off and was not too happy about waking up to water being put up his nose and a long sucker sucking up mucus in his nostrils.  He then had a chest x-ray to see if his VAD had been damaged.  Everything looked fine.  We were put on the oncology ward and settled in for the night, or so I thought.  At 3am, they wanted to try one last time to access his port.  If it was unsuccessful, they wanted to do another chest x-ray.  Fortunately, the nurse succeeded and Isaiah slept through the whole thing.

It was a long night but I'm thankful that he's doing well again.  We're home now but will have to get more antibiotics at BCCH tomorrow.  

In Emergency

Admitted

Play time in the morning as we wait to be discharged

Round 5 underway

Isaiah was finally able to start phase 5 on Thursday.  Because I was working, David joined Isaiah at BCCH.  For this round of treatment, Isaiah will receive chemo every ten days unless his counts are low and he is delayed.  If all goes according to schedule, he will receive his last dose of phase 5 on December 20th, the day after his third birthday.  He will then start maintenance on December 21st.  

Aren't they cute!

Isaiah's hair is starting to grow back.  Perfect timing for Halloween.

Pumpkin patch

We were thankful the sun made an appearance today after all the rain we've been getting.  It made for a wonderful day at the pumpkin patch.  Isaiah was in his glory.  He was thrilled with the wagon ride and enjoyed running through the pumpkin field.  

 

I want this one!

This was our fourth year to Richmond Country Farms.  I guess it's becoming our own family tradition.  

Adam also had a great time.  He spent most of his day in the backpack.  When we did let him out, he decided to eat a dried mud ball.  Yummy.  

I only look innocent.  When mom isn't looking, I'm going to eat another mud ball.  

Nana helping Isaiah pick a pumpkin.

Delayed again

Isaiah had his blood tested yesterday.  His counts were still too low to start round 5 of treatment so we are delayed yet another week.  The nurse assured me not to worry and attributed his low counts to bone marrow exhaustion.  After being hit with so many rounds of chemo, his body is just too tired.

Phase 5 delayed

Isaiah had blood work done on Wednesday and his ANC was not high enough for him to start phase 5 today.  We have been delayed one week.

I love my boys!!

We went to church on Sunday.  It was so nice to be back.  Isaiah loved his preschool class and was proud to tell me that "God made people".  Adam enjoyed nursery and as expected, did not miss me one bit.  He's such a social butterfly.  I love my boys!!

Chemo break

Isaiah finished phase 4 on September 26th.  Since then, Isaiah's counts had dropped very low.  He had a few days of feeling weak and was borderline needing a blood transfusion.  He quickly bounced back and has been feeling very well.  As of Thursday, his ANC counts went up to a safe level so we are excited to go to church for the first time since March.  What a wonderful blessing this Thanksgiving.

Phase 5 begins next week on the 10th.

Here are some recent pictures.

Nap time on the way to the doctor's 

Playroom at the doctor's

Enjoying Fall

Look at that face!

Looking like a little man

Look at this monkey!