Ahh.. there is nothing like sleeping in your own bed. Lyric and I couldn't wait to hit the sheets last night. I went and got some healthy groceries and Lyric has had a wonderful appetite. He's even enjoying my usual healthy choices like buckwheat pancakes, and quinoa..
He's doing well.. enjoyed the day playing with his toys and with Avery. He's being such a good boy.. back to the normal rules of the house. And I actually think he likes it. Structure is so wonderful.. kids really need it.
I have a shelf in my kitchen now dedicated to all the meds Lyric has.. my wonderful and amazing Naturopath Jane called me at home last night and we went through some new remedies for him. Vitamin D (lack of sunshine).. Melatonin (for a good nights sleep), and Active Bacteria (helps fight cancer, good for his imbalance and his weakened heart).. alongside the Astragalas root (for his immune system). So I feel sooo much better he's getting holistic care alongside the chemo. It will make him healthier and stronger so he can get through all this nasty stuff!
The BBQ Fundraiser was tonight. My very talented and wonderful neighbor put together this amazing BBQ, there were limo rides, bouncy castle, games for kids, water balloons, and a HUGE silent auction. The place had an AMAZING turnout.. so many people and so much love and support. I still am amazed at how people can come together in a time of need. Lyric was there with all of us, he wore his mask. Played with some of the kids..and got to meet lots of new people. He wasn't too happy however when he got stung on his thumb by a wasp. He screeeeamed! Those wasps are TERRIBLE this year! Everywhere! Do you remember the days when they used to spray the whole area for bug problems? I'm not sure if they did it here. But when I lived in Manitoba they sprayed the whole city for mosquito's.. man, that can't be healthy. Stupid.. stupid.
Went to Lyric's school today, spoke with his principal. We are working on a plan to have Lyric home schooled, along with schooled in the hospital..and the odd day he's healthy enough to go to school. He's a very smart boy, so maybe he will still be able to do his grade 3.. but if not that's ok too. It will keep him busy, and I can work with him at home too. Maybe I'll throw some more french in there! He didn't get to finish his french camp from this summer and he was learning so much.
We are off to the hospital first thing tomorrow for his blood counts. I am anxious to see his Absolute Neuts.. (this is the count that determines whether he is Neutropenic) .. considering we have him on Astragalus.. hmmm. I hope though that his white count is not too high again.. that's a scary number. The higher it is, it means the leukemic cells are producing at a very fast rate. I'm biting my nails just thinking about it..
Ok, I better get off to bed. Avery I'm sure is fighting a cold, and I think I may be too. Ugh!
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