Whew!

Another week down! It is really crazy when we have to be at the clinic 4 days in one week. But, again, Grant handled everything so well. He did get a blood transfusion today. We didn't realize that he had gotten pale, until he started getting the blood. His face got rosy and his lips got much more pink before the transfusion was even complete. His white blood count is down, so he is at a higher risk for infection. He got to leave his noodle at the clinic today after "it got a drink of red juice." He does not have to go back until Wednesday of next week. We will have a couple of "slow" weeks and then he will have to go 4 days a week again. On Wednesday he will get another spinal tap, a shot in both legs, and a dose of chemo. in his port. It's not going to be a fun day. Thankfully, he doesn't hold a grudge. When we were sitting in the waiting room yesterday, a nurse walked by. He looked at me and said, "there goes my friend!" She just happened to be the same nurse that held him into position for his spinal tap.

Grant absolutely hates having to take off the bandages. His chest is raw from all the bandages they put on and off. However, this week, he came in the day after his spinal tap and said, "Mom, can you take this band aid off?" He was so nonchalant, I didn't believe him. I asked if he was sure and he said yes. So, I just peeled it right off his back. He didn't even flinch. I was amazed!