July 22nd,
Xander is still doing fine. His cough and sniffle have decreased.
July 20th,
Xander came down with another virus this week. We drove up to Doernbecher
on Wed. to have blood work done and a DR evaluate his health. He had a fever and other typical
cold bug symptoms, but we have to check. A virus with Xander can turn into
a serious bacterial infection easily. Fortunatly this one did not, and he is back to feeling a
bit better, still sniffely, but not bad and no fever. His ANC count is going up with the virus,
but that is normal, and acceptable. Our concer was if it were to go down.
If that had been the case on Wed. Xander would have been admitted on the spot.
July 16th,
Xander's apt went well. We love the new Dr. I was
Worried at first because she is very quiet, but it wasn't long before she caught Xander's since of
humor, and was joking with him. He ANC was 5800
last weekend. That was artificially elevated due to infection. It was down to 2300 on Thursday.
We
don't know if it is continuing to drop or not. This is
a high, but safe level right now. All other blood levels
and health issues appear to be fine. He does have
yet another cold going through so we will have to watch that close.
July 10th,
Xander is doing great!!! His cough is
nearly gone, and his energy is high.
Chemo is on Thursday this week, so
we will see how everything goes then.
Last friday professional photographers were on site at PIR getting pictures of the kids in the race
cars. The are mailing pictures to us when they are developed, and I'll post them right away.
July 8th,
Yesterday started out great. The Portland International Raceway is having a fundraising vintage cars
weekend. They invited my family and others to come enjoy the vintage race cars, and those who wanted to could have a lap around
the race track in their choice of about 20 vintage race cars. Xander and the girls went to this event and had a blast. Unfortuantly
Xander began to cough on the trip. By the time we arrived home he had a fever and the cough had become a bark. Of course it
was a trip to ER. After 2 hours in the waiting room and 4 more in our room he left we a strong does of antibiotics in him,
and a second dose secedualed for today. Today started at a Peace Health clinic and a move to ER. This time it was only a couple
of hours in the ER and he is doing much better. The cough is almost gone. We are watching close because each of these antibiotic
doses are only a 24 hour boost. After that time the "bug" might well come back we have been warned.
July 5th.
Xander has perked up out of whatever was wrong. He is back to being a busy 7 year old.
July 3rd
We already are having a rough start for July Xander was fine until last night. He went from high
energy and spirits to extremely fatigued and weak. I've talked to Doernbecher, and we are watching for other symptoms. Other
then keeping him well hydrated and rested thats all we can do for now.
