Well, mac has his 1st round of chemo on Saturday. It was a 24 hr dose of Methotrexate. We couldn't have asked for it to go more smoothly. He was up playing and laughing during the day and slept well at night. Everything went really well. Last night he did develop a fever, but it was brought down rather easily with 1 dose of tylenol. Although his appetite for hot dogs and donuts has significantly decreased since being taken of the steroid.
Today, Mac has a rather busy day. He met with an occupational therapist and a physical therapist. He also made time for a winning game of Sorry in the playroom with one of the Child Life Specialist. He is holding up exceptionally well given his whole world has been turned upside down.
Tomorrow we go at 1:30 p.m. for radiation mapping. He will be sedated and they will make a mask for him to wear during all of his radiation treatments. Anyone who knows Mac knows that he is at his best when in costume so hopefully this will not be to much of a painful experience for him.
We are still waiting for the most recent set of numbers but we are crossing our fingers that Thursday may possibly be the day when he can come home for a short time before starting his 2nd round of chemo!
Here is Mac on Sunday getting ready for the Super Bowl. Although the Patriots lost we were all smiles here at how well he was holding up!
I'm so glad his 1st round went so well. I hope the decrease in his appetite is temporary and he can enjoy a Boston cream donut again! Good luck with his mask and mapping...I hope he thinks it's a costume. Crossing my fingers for Thursday! Love to you all! <3
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What a relief! I am so happy for all of you (and us) because when Mac has a good day....the Flanagang has a good day! Love you all loads and our fingers and toes are crossed for good numbers. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI'll take a Patriots loss and a Mac win any day! xo
ReplyDeleteGreat news on the 1st round of chemo! I hope the next one goes just as well. Love the pic, Mac! You look awesome!!! Good luck tomorrow and keep up the great work!! Denise, Lexi and Sam
ReplyDeleteSounds like he's doing fabulous!!! Great News!!!!!Hope he gets to come home soon!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad it went well & LOVE this pic! What a cutie!! Hope he gets to come home soon too :)
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