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!

Last weekend chemo

 

 
We're doing very well!

Chemo is on

Isaiah was able to start chemo on Thursday.  We were there all day (left at 6:30am, got home at 5:30pm).

 


Isaiah did very well and met a new friend.  I was happy to see him socializing.  He has been very shy around other children lately.  Annabelle is 6 months older than Isaiah and also has A.L.L.  She is 9 days ahead of Isaiah in her treatment schedule.  She was there to get a blood transfusion.  Isaiah is expected to feel very sick by the end of next week.  He may need a couple of blood transfusions as well.  Cytarabine is supposed to really tank the counts.  

He had Cyclophosphamide yesterday and will take an oral tablet called Thioguanine until September 26th.

It will be busy until the end of the month.  We were at the hospital again today and will be there tomorrow and Sunday as well.  The same thing will repeat next week (Thursday to Sunday).

Delayed again

Isaiah's ANC counts are still too low so he never had chemo today.  We will have his blood checked again tomorrow and then hopefully start the second half of phase 4 on Thursday.  This is the longest he has gone without chemotherapy.  It has been a nice break.

Old videos in April

I was looking through some old videos when Isaiah was first diagnosed in April.  He's grown up so much!

Delayed one week

Isaiah is doing very well and has good energy, however, his ANC was too low yesterday so he was not able to start the second half of phase 4.  He will have his blood checked again on Monday to see if we can start chemo on Tuesday.

We are doing well and enjoying the sunshine :)

BCCH yesterday playing pirates in the playroom

Skype call with Micah

Isaiah's friend Micah cut his hair again.  Thank you Micah!  You are too sweet!  

Micah

Isaiah

Isaiah was excited to hear that Micah wanted to call Isaiah on Skype.  Isaiah enjoyed the visit, especially story time with Micah's family.  Thank you so much guys!  You have been a big source of encouragement to us.   

Skype visit