While Max and Tim are currently lying on the bed watching "Herbie the Lovebug" and having a lovely time (see below), I am lying on the rock hard couch/bed stuggling to find something somewhat entertaining to write about today's events. I would love to be able to write something really exciting...something that would make you all go...."WOW, that's so awesome"....but once again it's been another one of those 'boring' days.
Things are going along smoothly. Max has his moments every now and then....for example, crying if we tell him off for picking at his dry lips (side effect of the chemo and the dry hospital air doesn't help the problem), but like flicking 'off' a switch he immediately stops sobbing at the mention of "would you like some chocolate?". I'm not too happy at the potential chocolate addiction we may be instilling in Max, but hey, it's Easter, we're in hospital....and it's a quick fix! I have attempted to lather his lips in Vasoline to help with the cracks, but this sets off another crying fit "No Mummy, no lipstick!" I have had to sneak it on whilst he is asleep, but he still somehow manages to wipe it off! What to do?
Max has a new found fascination with balloons. Some short videos of his "Tapping and Kicking" 'balloon' skills are shown below.
Max's score card of the day:
White cell count: 4.5 (6.0-17.0)
Neutrophils: 2.66 (1.5-8.5)
Haemoglobin: 98 (110-140) *
Platelets: 20 (150-400) *
Neutrophils: 2.66 (1.5-8.5)
Haemoglobin: 98 (110-140) *
Platelets: 20 (150-400) *
* transfusions are topping these levels up at the moment, so they are not a true indication of where he is at.
Happy Easter, here's hoping the Easter bunny brings loads of chocolate to you all xxx
Hi Max, Bee and Tim,
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy Easter too! Tell Max we are very impressed with his balloon tapping and kicking skills! He is one wonderful lad. Hope the blood counts continue to rise and it wont be too long till you are home again.
We think of you all the time.
Love Tim, Andi & the boys.xx
Hop down to the chemist and get some pawpaw ointment.....sure to taste better than vaseline!!Hope the Easter Bunny found the trio and left some goodies??Hope you all have a Hip Hop day
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Hi Bee, Tim and Max,
ReplyDeleteMaybe Max could watch Daddy smoothe lip balm over his own lips!! Happy Easter to you all.
Love Billy & Carly xoxo
Happy Easter from the Roeder family in Germany.
ReplyDeleteWe just had our family easter lunch, parents, children, in-laws and grandchildren.
We are happy to learn from your last updates, that Max is doing fine.
Love from Max, Rosi, Markus, Volker, Birgit, Kamila, Benedikt and Philipp
Hey, the fact that things are going along smoothly with no complications IS reason to say WOW, that's so awesome! :-D Max is always in our prayers!
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