Day 2 Consolidation/Day 29 Induction

Yesterday was Zac's first day of consolidation.  It was a long day, to say the least.  We arrived at 7 am for labs, they had to make sure he met the lab requirements for consolidation.  He met them with flying colors.  The chemo he was supposed to get yesterday has certain hydration requirements so they started him on fluids since he was was NPO as of midnight for his lumbar procedure.  They were hoping he would meet requirements before his procedure but he didn't.  At noon he had his lumbar procedure and then it was back to the clinic.  They gave him more fluids and he still wasn't meeting his requirements. The chemo he was supposed to get also requires two hours of hydration afterwards. So a little before 5 pm we decided we would come back in the morning.

Today Zane had his last day of induction.  We got to the hospital around 7:30 for labs.  His numbers looked good for his lumbar puncture and bone marrow biopsy so he didn't need any blood or platelets.  So after he had his check up we went to hang out with Zac and Bob in the infusion area while Zac got more fluids.  Zane had to report to the OR at 10:00 and while we were there Zac finally met his hydration requirements.  Zane's procedure went well and I made sure to bring his fish crackers, cookies, and lifesaver gummies back into the recovery room.  When he woke up the first thing he asked for was food.  He ate his fish crackers and cookies while we waited to be discharged.  Zac had another hour of hydration left so Zane and I went to Chipotle while Bob hung out with Zac.

Once we got home we had a home nurse come over to show us how to give shots to Zac.  Part of his consolidation chemo regiment involves shots at home.  I can not stand needles so Bob will be giving Zac his shots.  The next three days should be interesting.

Zac waiting for his lab results yesterday.

Zac after his procedure.  He was really tired from his early morning wake up call.

Zane today waiting for his labs.

Zac was in a great mood this morning, full of smiles.

Zane before he woke up from his procedure.

Still sleepy but eating his fish crackers.

Zoe all dressed for a walk with Papa.

Bob sent me this picture of Zac and his sweet smile.

Papa and Zoe playing with the resurrection eggs.