The week that was.

Feb 25 - Mar 3, 2013

Mitch is still in hospital after his high temp due to an infection.  There were lots of samples of all sorts taken and tested but it wasn't clear, as it apparently rarely is, to identify the source of the infection.  All things going well he should finally come home on Monday.  His immune system has to be seen to be recovering before they'll discharge him.
A pretty tough week with lots of antibiotics and his chemo injection every second day. 
More tag teams this week with an appreciated third member to ease the load.  Thanks Nan!

On Saturday his platelet counts were low so a transfusion was on the cards.  Shortly after it began Mitch started itching his ears and said " Dad, I think I might be reacting to this lot too".  Surely not.  I couldn't see a rash...at first....  Five minute later it was everywhere, his temperature jumped by 1.4 degrees and he was super itchy all over.  The nurses administered some antihistamine and then the doctors prescribed some steroids.  No immediate relief unfortunately, so out came the trusty Calamine Lotion.  Finally, 45min later, at little comfort.

All Pink...Not Happy!

Not sure what we do if he needs another platelet transfusion from here but reports today are saying they are going up on their own.

Finally we are at the end of the 'Consolidation' Phase.  No more injections for now and in to 'Interim Maintenance', depending on  the results of an imminent bone marrow aspirate.  At 25.5 kgs we are hoping an apetite returns soon too.



Mmmm...Nutella  (Oct 2003)