I started a blog a while back with same title, it's been so long I forgot password, usernames, etc.
Giving this a second try by "popular demand".
My daughter Sidney (age 4) was diagnosed with Leukemia on Feb. 29th, 2012. Specifically Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, the most common and (thank God) the most curable cancer in kids.
She just started her 3rd treatment phase, Interim Maintenance. She had the Vincristine and Methotrexate IV on Thursday. Previous experience shows her blood counts dropping tremendously, and her showing side effects (mainly neuropathy and decrease appetite) between 1-3 days after. This translates for us (for me) staying in-doors, limiting outings and contact with outside people. I am not taking any chances if I can help it as far as exposing her to anything that may trigger another trip to the ER.
Doing good so far, in fact, she's doing AMAZING! it's like we have a new kid! Hard to believe than just a few months ago, she was so pale, bruises all over her legs, leg pain (limping) to the point of having to be carried just about everywhere, sporadic low-grade fevers with apparently nothing wrong. We took her to a couple of different doctors (since her pediatrician was out of town) and basically found nothing wrong. Next step was to see the orthopedic surgeon but we wouldn't have been able to go in until a week after we showed up at ER (that's another story).
So to close and clarify for today. I am doing this because people think I need to. I do feel I have a lot to say, but I'm not sure if there's anyone who wants to hear it. but I guess people think venting is therapeutic. I hope to do more than just vent, but educate on Cancer, Leukemia and blood diseases in general. I strongly believe things happen for a reason, and we must learn something from every challenge life gives us.
If I can say anything or advise any parents out there is to HAVE BLOOD WORK DONE AT CHILD'S ANNUAL CHECKUP!!!
