A long day at MSK!

Wow.  We checked into the pediatric day hospital at 7:30AM and we won't be leaving until 7:30PM.  Ty gets some very strong doses throughout the day (three different types of chemo) and then a lot of hydration and co-medication to treat the potential side effects of the chemo.  He has been a real trooper all day.  Some whines here and there that he wants to go home, but only when he's tired.  Otherwise he's eating like a champ in between small bouts of nausea, and he's generally happy.  I love that he is getting more comfortable with these processes and with the hospital staff. 

I couldn't get a very good picture of him, but here he is being a champ. Back tomorrow for another long day.  Hopefully we will finish up early on Thursday. 


Comments

  1. Rachel MarinoNovember 2, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Tell Ty that CJ, Johnny, and Luke say hi and they included him (as they do every night) in their prayers.

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  2. TimNovember 3, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    Fortunately, he's got a great head for that look. Please keep the updates coming. Go Ty!

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  3. MeghanNovember 3, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    He is the cutest! Go Ty!

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