Round 3 Done
Kyler has completed his third round of chemotherapy. He spent three days in the hospital this time. They spent time hydrating him and giving him red blood before they started the drugs. That took most of the first day. He checked in around 12:00 PM and they didn’t give him the first chemo drugs till 10:30 that night. The next round of drugs was started 24 hours after the first and then he was intravenously hydrated afterward and released at 5:00 PM the third day.
The reason they spend so much time hydrating him is because the drugs they used this time are very hard on the bladder. They had to give him some medications to protect the lining of his bladder and monitor his urine closely for blood. The large amount of fluid in his system would hopefully get it out of him quickly minimizing damage to his bladder. I’ve never seen a kid pee so much. He was going to the bathroom every 15-20 minutes. That made it very hard for Sandie and Kyler to sleep through the night. He did, however, manage to have some fun in the playroom making stuff and meeting other kids. Making goop was the highlight because Kyler liked the 'interesting noise' it made when squished in the bottle.
This round of chemo is unique from the first two for a couple of reasons. First, the drugs they used are less likely to make you nauseated, but they are much harder on your bone marrow, immune system, and blood counts. Therefore, they told us there is a greater chance for fever or infection than with the drugs used in the previous rounds of chemotherapy. Second, the drugs are quicker. They will impact those areas I mentioned more rapidly.
Unfortunately, his expected low point will be around Thanksgiving. Since we will need to stay close to home some family from Redding will be coming down to be with us.
Edamame and Lucky Charms - the breakfast of champions!
We’re so thankful for the individuals who have contacted us and initiated fund-raising efforts on our behalf. It takes some of the stress off of us as we are in a transition time as far as jobs go for me. Thank your for your continued prayers for God’s guidance in that area.
Your prayers are also appreciated for Kyler’s protection during this recovery period – strength and health of bone marrow, enhancement of his immune system, and reinforcement of his blood counts.
God’s grace and peace to you,
Darrell
The reason they spend so much time hydrating him is because the drugs they used this time are very hard on the bladder. They had to give him some medications to protect the lining of his bladder and monitor his urine closely for blood. The large amount of fluid in his system would hopefully get it out of him quickly minimizing damage to his bladder. I’ve never seen a kid pee so much. He was going to the bathroom every 15-20 minutes. That made it very hard for Sandie and Kyler to sleep through the night. He did, however, manage to have some fun in the playroom making stuff and meeting other kids. Making goop was the highlight because Kyler liked the 'interesting noise' it made when squished in the bottle.
This round of chemo is unique from the first two for a couple of reasons. First, the drugs they used are less likely to make you nauseated, but they are much harder on your bone marrow, immune system, and blood counts. Therefore, they told us there is a greater chance for fever or infection than with the drugs used in the previous rounds of chemotherapy. Second, the drugs are quicker. They will impact those areas I mentioned more rapidly.
Unfortunately, his expected low point will be around Thanksgiving. Since we will need to stay close to home some family from Redding will be coming down to be with us.
Edamame and Lucky Charms - the breakfast of champions!
We’re so thankful for the individuals who have contacted us and initiated fund-raising efforts on our behalf. It takes some of the stress off of us as we are in a transition time as far as jobs go for me. Thank your for your continued prayers for God’s guidance in that area.
Your prayers are also appreciated for Kyler’s protection during this recovery period – strength and health of bone marrow, enhancement of his immune system, and reinforcement of his blood counts.
God’s grace and peace to you,
Darrell
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