Jordan is not doing so well after his last chemo treatments. He has been sick vomiting and not eating since Tuesday afternoon. We were at the doctor's office yesterday trying to relieve him of these symptoms but it only took the edge off. We were lucky enough to come home in the evening, however he just stayed the same. We will give it some time to see if today will be the turn around day for him, if not the doctor wants to admit us and start the IV fluids and nauseous medicine once again.
They will also start TPN which is basically food that goes through his veins which consists all the nutrients and fat that he needs to carry him through a period of not eating. Regular food going straight to his stomach would naturally be the best. This will all be based on if he can keep down his fluids and food today. So far, having a bit of luck, lets keep our fingers crossed. Jordan does not want to go back in the hospital, but we will if this will get him better sooner.
His brother Tristen has been home sick since Tuesday with the stomach flu and fever. This is want we were afraid of. Needless to say, this had not been a easy week for our family. We have sent Tristen over to his aunt's house to avoid spreading any germs but have let him come home at night keeping him in different rooms from Jordan. It's very hard when you want to nurture your sick child back to health and comfort them, at the same time not trying to spread the germs to the other one battling cancer and being hit with chemo to where his immune system is so low.
Shawn and I are trying to stay strong as we always look back to the miracle that Jordan is here with us now and we are a family of four again. We've been asking ourselves why us...this is not fair that little Jordan has to endure this. It really hit me hard last night when I saw tears rolling out of Jordan's eyes after he had fallen asleep but than I realized there are many people out there battling this sick disease of cancer.
I know it's not fair...you just gotta hang in there, hold on to your faith and know that God is always holding us in the palm of His hand.
I'm so sorry, Melissa! Let me know if there's anything I can do. If Tristan is feeling well enough to come over here to swim or watch Benjamin throw the Wii remote across the room and land behind the piano and then get stuck trying to get it, let me know. We love having him! And we're praying for Jordan's recovery so he can come over and laugh at Benjamin too. I'm sending you lots of love and good vibes.
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ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry what you and your family is going through right now. My cousin went through chemo when she was little. So, I kinda know what you are feeling I'll be praying for him, and let him know that he is being thought of, and much love is sent by a soldier in iraq. Also I wish him a speedy recovery. God bless you all!
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