Science day, pizza and a new dress....

Keira was in the clinic on Tuesday and Thursday but was not able to be admitted. Her oncologists are not concerned. They expected a 1 to 3 week recovery time from the last round of Chemo. We don't go back until Thursday when she should be admitted. We were secretly hoping she wouldn't be in the hospital for Easter and are really pleased that she'll be home. Today was science day, a pizza party and "fairy godmother" day at the clinic. Keira had a blast. There is a "prom" being held on April 13th for the oncology unit. The "fairy godmothers" came today and donated dresses to all of the girls! Keira chose a beautiful dress and had fun modelling it. The things that the social workers at St. Chris do for their kids is truly amazing. It certainly makes going for treatment a lot easier!

The waiting is the hardest part

Keira wasn't able to be admitted to the hospital for Chemo because she didn't make her counts this week. We'll go back Friday to have her levels checked but they do not expect them to rebound by then. Now we just keep going to the clinic every couple of days for testing and one day they will admit her. Luckily she is feeling great. We had a great weekend, her sleepover was a success and she is enjoying time with her brother.

Keira is having a good week, today she decided to be snow white and she definitely enjoys having computer time without her brother around. We only had to go to the clinic one day this week and I'm pretty sure that is the first time that has happened since she started treatment. Next week she will be admitted to the hospital for Chemo and will be there for 3 or 4 days. She will need to be in the hospital every other week for the next 8 weeks for the same Chemo, since she  has not had this type of high dose Chemo yet so we are hoping she doesn't suffer too badly from the side effects. Overall she is in great spirits, eating well and not in too much pain. She will be having her first sleepover this weekend and we will do our best to have a  fun filled weekend before heading to the hospital.

Another wonderful week

Keira is having a great week. We were in clinic on Monday and Tuesday and we go back today but everything is going great. Keira has not had any negative reactions to her chemo and her appetite is back to normal just in time to enjoy all of the wonderful food my co-workers sent us. Feeling very fortunate and enjoying spending time with her.