June 9th, 2013

Sunday
Unit 1
Weight: 13.7 kg
Nurses: Elly/Kelly
WBC: 0.0

Well the weekend started off right when Abbi, Gracie and I came to see you and dad at RMH.  You looked really good and had a lot of energy.

You had gone to clinic on Friday and your WBC was at 0.0 and we have not seen one mouth sore (knock on wood).  You did have a platelet transfusion, but you were able to go back to RMH once it was done.

We had a nice supper on Friday, at RMH, and then hung out in the room until bedtime. On Saturday morning, we went down to the river and spent some time throwing rocks.  This has become a favorite activity for you and dad.  The girls had a great time and Gracie tried avoiding every dog that came down to get a drink.  In the afternoon, we hung out at RMH and Uncle Dusty, Auntie Tannis, Emersyn and Aspen came to visit.  We all walked down to the duck pond and had a picnic lunch.  It was great to see everyone and even better to see you playing play with your sisters and cousins.  We did go back to the room and noticed you were a bit tired.  When dad took your temp you had a mild fever.  Anyways, we monitored the fever and then called in to the unit to see what we should do.  They suggested that we bring you back to the hospital to be monitored and to get antibiotics.  It was hard taking you back over to the hospital after having such a good day with family.  The girls were pretty upset knowing that we wouldn't be spending the night together.  I explained to them that when your counts are so low that you are able to catch anything and that fevers are something that is to be expected sometimes.

This morning, the girls and I made our way over to the hospital.  This is actually the first time your sisters have been to the hospital.  Whenever they have come to visit, you have always been at RMH.  You were proud to give them a quick tour of all the rooms you have stayed in, the playroom and most importantly, the kitchen.  You are feeling a bit better, but you are grumpy. After getting your counts back this morning, it is obvious that you need a transfusion of red blood cells.  Abbi and I stay with you as you get your blood (it takes 3 hours) and Gracie and dad go back to RMH so dad can shower and grab a few more things.  You and Abbi hang out in your bed and watch Scooby Doo.  It is comforting to know that you two can still just chill out together even though it has to be in a hospital bed.

The doctors had mentioned that you could possibly get a day pass for today so we will wait and see.  They like to keep you on antibiotics for 48 hours, after a fever, to make sure everything is all well.  You will be staying in the hospital again tonight, but might be able to get out tomorrow.

The weekend was great.  I am glad the girls were able to hang out with you and dad.  I just hope that you can come home for a bit to hang out.  We miss you so much buddy.  It is getting harder and harder leaving you (somehow I thought it would get easier).  I am dreading leaving you today knowing that I have to be strong because the girls are with me.  They can sense when I am upset and this worries them.  It is just something we have to do, but I am not going to lie, it sucks.

Missing you and loving you so much,

Mom