Today started with Braxton in bed and he's, pretty much, stayed there all day. Chemo and meds have him very tired. Mouth sores and a low grade temp have his appetite depressed too. In the hospital, Braxton was taking Prednisone as well, which had him being more active and very HUNGRY. This week is different. He's using a numbing mouth rinse called "Magic Mouthwash". It helps heal the sores and numb his mouth so it doesn't hurt so much.
After I got home from work, I checked Braxton'[s temp and he was 101.1. Too high! So, we called the oncology doc and he said to bring Braxton to the U. of M. Emergency room. I brought Braxton down there and we waited for Brad to come take over. I needed to be home with the little girls because Bayley has a church overnight committment and David was off to the Twins game with Rich. They got Braxton through pretty fast (uncharacteristic for an ER) and had to re-connect his port without the numbing cream first. Then start him on fluids and took more blood. It's 8:33 pm and Brax will be hooked up til 10 ish. But does not have to be admitted (YEAH!). I feel very sad with him right now. It's hard to watch him being so tired and flat. The bigger picture of getting through chemo and being healthy is what we concentrate on and pray for.
more tomorrow...
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BRAXTON, TODAY IS APRIL 7, A BEAUTIFUL DAY. LOTS OF SUN. I
HOPE YOU ARE FEELING MUCH BETTER
AND WILL BE CHEERING FOR YOUR
KANSAS TEAM TONITE.
LOVE, GRANDMA GAY
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