Friday, April 20, 2012

DJ Rosie: Youtube



This video is taken during Rosie's chemotherapy treatment. She is having fun with the musical guitar. Keeping a positive atmosphere during her hospitalization and Music Therapy helps! She is dancing along and clicking with her tongue as she enjoys the sounds and until she got distracted by a tv show. We thank God for always being with her.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

2nd Intensive Chemo - Cycle 5


March 20, 2012
Rosie was sad a little when we got to SickKids since she just woke up from a long nap but adjusting better than I expected. Chemo starts tomorrow. Thanks for joining us in our journey against her cancer through your support and prayers.

March 22, 2012
Rosie had her 2 days of chemo drugs and we are transferring to Isolation Room tomorrow when she receives her own Stem Cell transplant. She is doing great! Been getting lots of practice with her colouring, counting and alphabets skills. Her appetite has been great in the past days and now starting to be less, part of the chemo side effects. She is doing better this cycle than her previous one. Thanks for your ongoing love & prayers for our family!

March 24, 2012
My poor little one had a fall today as she was leaning toward one of her bed rail and it came lose and down she went. We are grateful that she only obtained a small bruise on the forehead and that her platelets were still high so there were no extreme bleeding. Thank you Lord for always being with her. As policy, she had to be put on a crib. She is so smart and understands that she needs to be safe and accepted being in the crib despite of her initial disappointment. So proud of my little one!

March 26, 2012
After some evaluation, we were allowed to go back to the big bed. Told the staff that Rosie is smart and won't jump off the bed, she's been safe for the last 4 months. It was the bed rail that failed during her fall last week. Mommy just needs to ensure its fully locked each time

March 27, 2012
Rosie's hemoglobin was low yesterday so she had to have transfusion. Her appetite was also low but it has improved today with some pain medication. Still happy and playful. :)

March 28, 2012
Rosie is not feeling so well today. Possible mouth and throat sore (chemo effects). She received some morphine and it helped a little. No appetite so she will start again on TPN (food via her central line) and lipids tonight. She's getting lots of sleep.

March 30, 2012
Rosie is doing well today. She's happy, no discomfort, and eating better. We're just waiting for her White Blood Cells and Neutrophils (immunity) to go up so she can go home, hopefully this Wednesday, like last time. Happy Weekend!

March 31, 2012
Nurses mentioned that Rosie is one of the happiest and playful patient they ever had. She is a blessing to many. :)

April 2, 2012
Rosie's WBC is now 2.1 and that means her immune system is working again after the Stem Cell Transplant and G-CSF Protein meds. First day out of isolation, enjoyed her freedom playing in the playrooms. We will probably go home this Wednesday after some tests. And be home for 2 weeks. Lord, we thank and praise You!!

Also see Highlight # 4 - Chemo completed