Short Week
The Haskins family had a fun Memorial Day weekend. We just enjoyed being together (and not at a doctor's office) playing, eating, and goofing off. The boys each got a set of goggles, fins, and snorkels this weekend. They love being in the water.
Tuesday and Wednesday were long days down in Sacramento with doctor's appointments before the radiation treatments. On Tuesday we were at the pediatric oncologists office for his weekly check-up. His blood work looks good right now and his weight is fine. He gained a bit over the long weekend. Must have been all that steak and whole milk! He also got his first dose of chemotherapy. It was a small amount and was done quickly. Thankfully, it didn't seem to affect him much.
We had some time to kill before the radiation treatment so we went to the mall. Sandie and I took turns walking with Kyler and looking at fun stuff while the other snuck off to the food court to grab something to eat. He didn't suspect anything.
Having been off for three days, it was hard for Kyler to go back for radiation. The anticipation of what the 'sleepy medicine' does to him makes him anxious. Wednesday was the most difficult so far getting him back for treatment. Sandie and four other people had to hold him still while they started the anesthesia. The good news is that Wednesday was the best post-treatment so far. He was still grumpy and whining when he was coming out but he wasn't screaming, thrashing, hitting, or kicking this time.
They did some tests to check Kyler's kidneys today. We don't know the results yet. He gets his ears/hearing checked next.
The pediatric oncologist wanted us to make sure we are taking care of Kyler's teeth since they are in the radiation field during treatment. We are thankful for the dentists who are working with us to try and protect his teeth.
I am trying to get a rush put on a wish from the Make a Wish Foundation for a week trip to Disneyland this summer during the month in between radiation and chemotherapy. I'm hoping to be able to stay in one of the resort hotels and really be able to enjoy the whole package before his body gets wiped out during chemo.
We are getting a chance to meet some of the people who are regularly in the office for radiation treatments. Neat people.
We have much to be thankful for. So many of the stories detail long periods of misdiagnosed symptoms before the real problem was discovered. It was God's grace that allowed Kyler's to be found so quickly.
God's grace and peace to you. Thank you for your prayers and support.
Tuesday and Wednesday were long days down in Sacramento with doctor's appointments before the radiation treatments. On Tuesday we were at the pediatric oncologists office for his weekly check-up. His blood work looks good right now and his weight is fine. He gained a bit over the long weekend. Must have been all that steak and whole milk! He also got his first dose of chemotherapy. It was a small amount and was done quickly. Thankfully, it didn't seem to affect him much.
We had some time to kill before the radiation treatment so we went to the mall. Sandie and I took turns walking with Kyler and looking at fun stuff while the other snuck off to the food court to grab something to eat. He didn't suspect anything.
Having been off for three days, it was hard for Kyler to go back for radiation. The anticipation of what the 'sleepy medicine' does to him makes him anxious. Wednesday was the most difficult so far getting him back for treatment. Sandie and four other people had to hold him still while they started the anesthesia. The good news is that Wednesday was the best post-treatment so far. He was still grumpy and whining when he was coming out but he wasn't screaming, thrashing, hitting, or kicking this time.
They did some tests to check Kyler's kidneys today. We don't know the results yet. He gets his ears/hearing checked next.
The pediatric oncologist wanted us to make sure we are taking care of Kyler's teeth since they are in the radiation field during treatment. We are thankful for the dentists who are working with us to try and protect his teeth.
I am trying to get a rush put on a wish from the Make a Wish Foundation for a week trip to Disneyland this summer during the month in between radiation and chemotherapy. I'm hoping to be able to stay in one of the resort hotels and really be able to enjoy the whole package before his body gets wiped out during chemo.
We are getting a chance to meet some of the people who are regularly in the office for radiation treatments. Neat people.
We have much to be thankful for. So many of the stories detail long periods of misdiagnosed symptoms before the real problem was discovered. It was God's grace that allowed Kyler's to be found so quickly.
God's grace and peace to you. Thank you for your prayers and support.
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