We just got back from another clinic visit. Carter's blood counts are looking great. In fact, the doctor came in with the print out and said, "These counts look, well, amazing. I don't know that I've ever seen such good counts at this point in treatment before." So I politely informed him that my son is amazing and he should just get used to seeing amazing things from him :) They ran another CBC just to be sure the numbers were correct and they came back even better the 2nd time! You better watch your back, cancer!! (white blood cells: 3600 ANC: 2800 Hemoglobin: 9.6 Platelets: 219,000)
Carter also got a Chemo Pal today! He was very nice and he's been a chemo pal to a few other little boys in the past. He brought all sorts of games and toys to play with. He was able to cheer Carter up after his port access (which went pretty well today) with a 3-D dinosaur puzzle. I think this will be really good for Carter. Hopefully, it will give him something else to look forward to on clinic days. A few minutes into The Very Hungry Caterpillar game, it was time to head back over to that stupid sedation room. I'm so sick of sedations! But this was the last one for at least a month. Carter did NOT want to take his sleepy medicine today. He asked me if he could just take a nap without getting the medicine. That wouldn't work very well, so they gave him the medicine and it took a little longer than usual for him to go limp in my arms. After it was over, the sedation doctor told me that she had to give him extra medicine today because he was fighting it so hard. Silly stubborn little boy. Then he was so asleep that it took a while for the nurse to wake him up. He slept the whole way home and has just been laying on the couch since we've been here. That extra medicine really wiped him out, I guess.
What a little cutie!
Carter is my hero! We all have to do hard things once in a while, but few of us do it with the innocence and faith, not to mention the style of sweet Carter. I love the hat. I'm writing this from dad's screen, so I guess this is from both of us...
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I also love the hat. I love all the pictures of Carter and find it hard not to cry every time I look at this blog. The tears are always a mix of joy at the strength and courage of ALL of you and sadness that those traits are even necessary. I am so grateful to hear that he is kicking cancer's butt so big time. I know all the prayers are heard and being answered. Not one night goes by without Ike praying for Carter to get better in the dinner blessing. He gets very upset if he can't say the blessing, so even if someone else says it, Ike has to say one too. We love you all so much and hope to see you soon. We'll keep the prayers coming and I know lots of other people who have never met you or Carter who pray for his recovery every day. It is so amazing and wonderful to see God working in your lives. Who knows who else He will touch through your family! Love,kisses, Lions and Tigers from Aunt Rachel!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Carter!!! You are amazing!! Love the hat.
ReplyDeleteWhat a hero of a boy you have! If only we could all face the world as bravely. Keep up the amazing fight Carter!
ReplyDeleteI love great news. Makes my heart feel so good. You keep kickin Cancer buddy!!! Praying and thinking of you always. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to talk to you, Robin. I didn't realize you had to spend all day Saturday in the hospital! Ugh! You are so positive though I don't know how you do it. I guess there isn't too much of a choice - have to be strong for the little guys. I love you guys! Carter is AMAZING!!! And so cute :)
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