Jack is home!

The good thoughts worked. Jack is home and playing soccer in the backyard. The Valerie Center nurse fixed the port when she came in this morning. It was also decided that he did not need the last round of antibiotics at this time. He had already received some before last night.

Speaking of the Valerie Center. Please save the date of June 13 when there will be a 5K run/walk benefiting the Valerie Fund!

A Hard night

I spoke briefly with Anneli this morning. They have been having a hard night as there are some problems with the port-a-cath and getting an IV going, which is important to be able to administer the antibiotics if I understand it correctly. Please send good thoughts little Jack's way for a better day today!

Back to Saint Barnabas

This morning, Jack was re-admitted to the hospital when his pre-chemo treatment blood tests showed low blood sugar levels and another infection brewing. It was a shock to Damond and Anneli, as Jack appeared to be in good health; he had a fantastic weekend and did not display any signs of illness.

That's the amazing thing about medicine: the tests the doctors run let them detect an illness even before Jack's body has manifested any outward symptoms. So as difficult it is to have him re-admitted, we know it is a necessary precaution to protect Jack's fragile immune system.

Once he was admitted and his blood sugar levels went up, Jack received his chemotherapy treatment through a spinal tap so that he remains on track for his Consolidation treatment. His doctor anticipates discharging Jack after he receives enough antibiotics to conquer the infection. I'll be sure to post if there is any change to that plan. In the meantime, keep the Baileys close in your thoughts and in your prayers.