April 22nd - Chemotherapy Treatment #26

Always plan for the unexpected. That's what the last few months have taught me for sure. We went in for Peyton's treatment on Friday and didn't leave the hospital until the next day. Unexpectedly, Peyton became very sick shortly after we arrived and he was set up for chemo. Still not sure what happened; possibly bacteria found its way in when his mediport was accessed. It was sure scary though. He started complaining of a headache and stomach ache almost immediately. Then he began to run a fever. After several hours doctors decided to admit him to the hospital to keep an eye on him overnight. Thankfully it was nothing too serious and we were able to leave the hospital the next day. Unfortunately, we had to stay in Denver until Sunday afternoon because the doctors wanted us to be close in case something did come up with him. So Easter plans had to quickly change, and we had to make plans for the Easter bunny to "redirect" his route and come to visit us in Denver rather than Alamosa. That Easter bunny sure is amazing! He came through and left all kinds of goodies for both Peyton and Landon in Denver.
It was an eventful weekend for sure! I was glad that we had the day off Monday for Easter weekend. We all needed the extra rest!

April 15th - Chemotherapy Treatment #25

Today was a sad day but we made it through. Peyton's favorite nurse Amy's last day was today! She's moving to Michigan. We sadly said our goodbyes and wished her well. We'll miss her sooo much. Also, we all celebrated Peyton's birthday a little early in the hospital. The nurses brought in a cake and sang to Peyton. It was fun! It sure lifted the mood a bit! That night we celebrated his birthday (again) with family and friends in Denver. What a long day!
Peyton was excited to get home and celebrate his (official) 5th birthday party with even more family and friends. It was a pirate themed party complete with an awesome pirate ship cake. We all had lots of fun! We were sure tired by Monday morning but it was worth it! He certainly had no shortage of presents and birthday wishes!

March 25th - Chemotherapy Treatment #24

This day turned out to be not a fun day! As I've said many times Peyton loves loves loves his favorite nurse Amy. Unfortunately Amy is moving to Michigan! We are all so sad and it was hard to tell Peyton this news. Together Amy and I discussed how we would tell Peyton. He took it better than we expected because I don't think he realizes that he only gets to see her one more time and that's it! I think this Friday's goodbye is going to be very hard on all of us. We will get a new nurse and will of course adjust, but we all miss Amy's sweet smiling face and personality. She does an amazing job!
This Friday (April 15th) will be Peyton's 5th MRI. It will be a long day with the MRI and chemo, but we are excited that afterwards we are having a birthday party for Peyton with friends and family in Denver. That will hopefully lighten things up and give Peyton something to look forward to! Then we'll head back and have a party with all his preschool friends here at home. I can't believe my sweet boy is turning 5! Just wish I could slow time down....