Day -2 of Stem Cell Transplant #1

Monday morning. As most kids were starting their school week, Theofanis was starting his chemo. Like yesterday and the day before, the chemotherapy bag filled with Cyclophosphamide and the IV push of Mesna were connected to the pumps on his IV pole. Today was his last dose of chemo for Stem Cell Transplant #1. But today, a new list of profilactic medicines was added to his chart:  anti-fungals, anti-bacterials, anti-pneumonias, etc. They are getting his body ready to receive back his stem cells, his very precious stem cells.

The anti-nausea medicines started to take effect. Zofran, Ativan and Benadryl eased Theo's nausea to the point where the vomitting subsided and he only threw up a few times throughout the whole day. His GI system is stabilizing as well. He felt better enough where he worked on his newest Lego project: Hogwart's Castle.  Child Life brought some entertainment to Theo's room as well. A magician put an inquisitive smile onto Theo's face as he watched him do some card and coin tricks.  He was still very sleepy throughout the day and evening. But, he did get out of his bed and walked to the other side of the room to lounge on mommy and daddy's pull-out couch/bed. This small change of scenery perked him up a bit and even spurred him to claim that "it's comfortable!" (Um, Not really.)

One of the most exciting events of the day happened at dinnertime. Eleni brought an electric griddle from home, whisked up some batter, and flipped fluffy pancakes right in the hospital room. Theo ate two whole pancakes, syrup and all, while FaceTiming with his sisters. He ate and kept down two whole pancakes!!!! WooHoo!

Pleasantly surprised that he's even eating, his doctors all continue to say that Theo's looking good and doing well.