On Tuesday, only one day late, Colin is back on track with chemo. Continue reading Normal, Redefined
Tag: recovery
On the Upswing
Tuesday morning, we found out that Colin’s immune system has already started to rebound. Continue reading On the Upswing
Our Colin of the Contradictions
On Sunday night, Colin spiked a fever and the team immediately started him on antibiotics that they were poised to deliver. Continue reading Our Colin of the Contradictions
You Should See the Other Guy
Colin’s surgery on Monday went swimmingly, a marvel of coordination between the general surgery and neurosurgery teams. Continue reading You Should See the Other Guy
Two Steps Forward…
Today, Colin was definitely less sleepy although still quite congested and having a hard time keeping his oxygen saturation high enough. Continue reading Two Steps Forward…
New Belly Button
On Monday, Colin had surgery to install a G-tube (a second bionic belly button next to the organic original) and perform a fundoplication, which serves to prevent reflux. Continue reading New Belly Button
Our GiantKid
Today, among other things, the family went off to a Ronald McDonald House outing for GiantKids (children with cancer). Continue reading Our GiantKid
GRRRRR = Colin’s Tummy
Yesterday, Colin was extubated successfully. Continue reading GRRRRR = Colin’s Tummy
Making Pinocchio a Real Boy
Colin has really enjoyed becoming a boy again, rather than a patient or freak. Continue reading Making Pinocchio a Real Boy
Independence Day!
We sprang Colin from the joint today. Continue reading Independence Day!