Chemo Day 2

Today is Cael's second day of chemo. He has received 6 doses so far, and is currently receiving his 7th dose. He has been acting great so far. He gets really tired after the anti-seizure medicine, but otherwise he seems like his normal self. They said the Busulfan is usually very well tolerated, but it seems like he is experiencing a few of the side effects. He has thrown up 3 times today and once last night. It's not a lot. But he doesn't usually throw up, so we know he is feeling nauseous. And I think it is because of that, also, that he isn't eating well again. As this continues (since we are pretty sure it will), they will start him on TPN (IV nutrition). That will continue until he decides he wants to eat again.

On a lighter note, we were officially welcomed to the BMT unit by "His Grace Foundation" with a big ol' gift basket, full of toys for Cael and some snacks for us. What a generous thing it is for them to do! They also provide parking for us, dinners twice a month, and occasional lunches. They are a foundation that serves the families of the BMT unit here at Texas Children's.

And the happiest thing of all..Cael now LOVES to give kisses! And he loves to dance. He also now knows what those two things mean. When we ask him to give us kisses, he does. And when we sing to him "dance, and dance, and dance dance dance!", he starts to bop up and down in our arms. It is so cute, and so fun.

Go to the facebook page to see a super cute video of him giving his daddy kisses.
www.facebook.com/CaelsLife