Day -6 of Stem Cell Transplant #2

Theo's second day of high dose chemo (Day -6 of his Stem Cell Transplant) was quiet and uneventful. Theo spent most of the day making crafts, ornaments and playing monopoly with mom.  He played football on the Wii and ipad, too. He threw in a little TV, but not much. It also appears that Theo has decided to go on his winter school break a little early this year...another day of no homework.

Theo's chemotherapy on Day -6 started in the morning:

- Melphalan, 20 minute IV push (and administered with a red popscicle stick)

- Etoposide, 24 hour IV infusion

- Carboplatinum, 24 hour IV infusion

 

He kept up great with his mouth care throughout the day. His nausea was well under control, too.  His appetite slowed down and he often said, "I'm just not hungry." Though, he was open to having lasagne for dinner (Stouffer's frozen), but when he tasted it and realized it wasn't anything like mom's, he opted for some cereal instead.

He had visits from all the top docs, too. Dr. Cunningham came by to talk football and Dr. Cohn came by to once again affirm that she's proud of him for doing so great! She also told us that she's on-call on Christmas Day, and that if hes's still hospitalized, there's a chance that she may make an exception or two to let him celebrate his birthday with his sisters...possibly. That news made everyone smile!

p.s. Theofanis sneezed five times today.