Day 24/Day 17 Consolidation

On Tuesday both boys had labs, doctor's visit, lumbar punctures, and chemo treatment.  It was an extra long day for us.  It was just me with the boys this time and we did pretty good.  It was Zac's last lumbar puncture in this phase of treatment and next Tuesday will be Zane's last lumbar puncture.  I'm looking forward to having a month off of these procedures.  It's hard on the boys and us.  Procedure days involve waking up the boys super early and them being NPO until afternoon.  They are usually pretty cranky until they get settled into their treatment room and something to eat.

As we were getting settled into the treatment room I realized I forgot to pack Zane's Paw Patrol DVD.  I had a moment of panic and prayed he wouldn't ask for it.  One of the ladies from child life stopped by our room and let me know the Paw Patrol DVD's had just arrived.  (They found out last week Zane loved Paw Patrol and were getting ready to order some new DVD's so they ordered some back up movies for him.)  That was a huge blessing and both boys enjoyed watching the new DVD's.  It made the day a lot more tolerable.

Waiting in pre-op.

Zac after his procedure enjoying some Chuck E. Cheese pizza.

Zane.

Zoe crashed hard on Tuesday night.  She had a busy day with some new friends.  (She didn't want to come home she had so much fun.  She also cried the entire way home.) 

On Wednesday we had to go back to the hospital because Zane needed a blood transfusion.  I decided to take Zoe with us since she likes to play in the child life play room.  She had a blast playing with the baby dolls, the frozen castle, and painting.  Zac joined her for a little while but preferred to be close to Zane.

Zane on Wednesday opening a Minion surprise egg.

Zac

Zac made Zane a gum ball picture.

This was our Wednesday.

Zac and Zoe relaxing in the Bob stroller.