Wednesday

I forgot to mention in yesterday's post that Emily went to an hour of school on Monday, just before she went over for her transfusion. Kids are amazing, there was Emily in need of blood transfusion because her levels were so low, hanging out doing a math project at school. We got a note from the doctor so we can have Emily home schooled, but we'd like her to go over to Country Lane as much as she wants. She almost went today but wasn't feeling that great. We live 2 blocks from her classroom, so it should be easy for her to go here and there when she feels like it. Emily would love to be back there full time, she really likes school and misses her friends and teachers. Lately Emily has been saying "I wish I didn't have cancer." She didn't say that in the beginning, I think the entire impact of this is sinking in.

She did not get sick after her dose of Cytoxan which is pretty amazing. They had to hydrate her via IV before and for 4 hours after, the stuff is so nasty, and it usually makes you sick. Her stomach is a little upset today but nothing like what you hear about. Tracy is also giving Emily an IV dose of Cyteranbine via the port each day through Friday here at home which also can make you sick but so far that is not having an effect on Emily. She is also not using the stroller at home anymore, so a lot of walking, with Tracy or I spotting her. I don't think there is any L-Asparaginase this phase so hopefully she will have more mobility. She hopes to get a little school in tomorrow.