1, 2, Wii…
We’ve checked back in, and alas – to the HoJo side of the hospital:( ANYWAY, great news. The oncology team has identified FIVE donor matches for Morgan. These individuals have been “activated”, meaning they have accepted the task of being a donor and are currently undergoing the tests that are […]
We’re all full at the Inn…
So we checked in yesterday to the HoJo’s side of the hospital. However, we are only here until tomorrow, so not too bad. Her friends Olivia and Aiden were here yesterday playing up a storm with Morgan. Her mom Kellie called me to tell me that her kids did not want to leave, which Morgan […]
All you need is a “Friend”…
I was a public school kid, and I think I turned out – OK, so I have always been a huge advocate for the public school system. Due to some timing issues with Morgan, she did end up going to a private school. It was a decision we really thought about, because let’s face it – […]
Hurry up and wait…
Sorry I haven’t typed in a while. Morgan started back to school this week. It is amazing to see her at school with her friends. It really does bring her spirits up and I think makes her stronger. Ms. Stein at Friends Select told me yesterday that she observed a few first graders in the hall […]
And, we’re out…
So I thought we were in the hospital until Friday, I was wrong. What they said was that we would be in the hospital up to 5 days, or until Morgan emptied her system of the methatrexate (chemo cocktail) out of her system. As of 10am this morning she has, so we’re packed and waiting […]
So what, I’m still a rockstar…
I think that Morgan forgets that she has cancer, and that the hospital is a time for healing. To my 7-year old, this seems to mean another word for PLAYTIME. Morgan gets to sleep in a reclining type bed, I sleep on a “ouch”, I mean couch. Morgan’s medicine menagerie kept beeping every 20 minutes last […]
First day back in…
Back in the hospital for our next round of chemo to keep Morgan in remission to prepare for the bone marrow transplant. We are in the south Wing, which I have dubbed the “W” hotel, versus last chemo treatment we were in HoJo’s. If you visited us, you understand…in a hospital room, size does matter! […]
Back on track…
Since hearing the news that Morgan did not respond to the “normal” treatment plan, we have been in a holding pattern – holding our breath. Morgan did well with the bone marrow aspiration. She woke up ready to go to Longhorn for some mashed potatoes and steak. Her appetite is almost non-existent, so when she […]
Join The Fight!
Many of you have asked how you can help Morgan by becoming a Bone Marrow Donor. We want everyone to know that the tremendous amount of caring, and support that you have all provided is truly humbling. In these past few months we have learned a lot about Leukemia, and the need for many, many, […]
Every step you take…
One step back, then one step forward. We were released last night from the hospital because Morgan rebounded very quickly…GOOOOOOO Morgan! We went into the hospital with an ANC (our immune counter) of 8 – you and me have about 1500 – 2000. So, not good. Monday morning she was up to 256, which for […]