Yesterday Jamey went for his chemo - he had vincristine, which is given to him through his broviak, and PEG asparagenese (two shots, one to each leg). About an hour or so after we left the hospital, Jamey started itching and having hives all over. It was obviously an allergic reaction to the PEG (many people develop an allergy to this). We went to Target to get some Benadryl, then went to Nighttime Pediatrics. They were wonderful there - they took him right away and made sure he was breathing fine (which he was). I have always had good experiences there, and last night was certainly no exception. Today I ran him to take blood at the clinic. They need to look at his antibodies and make sure that his body is not neutralizing the asparagenese. If that is the case, we're not sure what will happen because he won't be able to take that chemo medicine. This is worriesome, but we won't find out for another week.
Anyway, he seems fine - no worse for the wear.
School starts on Monday :-(. I feel happy, though, that he got a really good teacher. When I saw Sr. McDonald last year, I could tell he was a kind, compassionate, and intelligent teacher. I know Jamey will have a good year with him. Noah and Coby each got first year teachers, but I have high hopes. We will meet the teachers on Friday at the open house.
Leora leaves us tomorrow, which is very sad for us. She's been a wonderful help - and amazing to have around. We will miss her!! (we had a going-away strawberry shortcake for her today - yum!).
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