We are still in the hospital

Emily's Methotrexate level has not fallen low enough to be sent home. This is extremely long for a methotrexate treatment, but we can't do anything about it. Her level rose from a .12, to a .13, to a .18 in consecutive blood draws, so in the wrong direction. There really isn't anything "bad" about not clearing as long as she doesn't get the side effects of mouth sores. So far she has two, but they aren't bad. One new one, and the one from last time has flared up again. She's on "magic mouthwash" to numb her mouth when she wants to. For the most part the sores are not obstructing her eating, so she's not reporting much pain. For the most part she is doing fine, watching TV, playing games, drawing, dancing, singing and coloring. Hopefully she will be back home Monday.