After having a week off of chemo, Jordan went in for some more yesterday. It is actually a repeat of what he had a couple weeks ago. It consisted of two yesterday (one that will be at a higher dose than last time) both by a push. In the doctors words, "This is an aggressive disease so we need to treat it aggressively."
Today will be two injections given in each thigh muscle. Thankfully, we did not have to be admitted into the hospital last time we received this. Jordan did get very sick with throwing up and not eating or drinking for a couple of days but we were able to control these symptoms by a doctors visit with IV fluids and nauseous medicine through his pic line. He did get very dehydrated and unfortunately lost a couple of pounds. This may very well happen this time around especially with the increased amount. I have to keep in mind that he is stronger now and can hopefully tolerate more.
Please keep the prayers coming, we are still in a battle everyday. As of today Jordan almost weighs 58 lbs.
I read this in the blog.
ReplyDelete"According to the doctor, "Everything has been stripped away from his nine year old life. Baseball, school, swimming, summer vacations, friends etc..." So, the next two weeks should be very good for Jordan."
After I read it, I couldn't help but notice the closeness of his family.
He obviously has not lost the most important thing in a childs life. An intact family who's parents obviously love eachother as well as their kids. The rest will come and go. I can only imagine how grateful Jordan is to have his mom, dad and brother all together, fighting this fight with him. Sean, Melissa, what you have given (and keep giving) your boys will carry them through their lives. Pretty impressive from my vantage point. You are an example of what marriage and parenting should be about.
Hi Jordan,
ReplyDeleteIt was great to see you at P.O.P.S. last Friday.I Hope you can come again soon.
Your Friend,
Davis