New Drugs

Trenton (and I) got through another treatment today. They checked his platelet count first just in case it was above 20,000. But of course it wasn't. He was only at 5,000 so they went ahead with the WinRho. It took about 45 minutes to get "ready," so Trenton hung out in the play area meeting other friends and played with this cool car. The infusion took about all of a half hour, which was great. He sat on my lap the whole time, mostly eating, but also watching Animal Planet and talking to whomever would make eye contact with him. We had an awesome nurse who just kept playing with him, making faces, etc. He was just giggling at her, it was really cute.

Then we had to hang out for a half hour to make sure he didn't have any reactions. He was running around the place like a mad man, so he obviously felt fine. We had to check his vitals, and the nurse let him hit the "start" button on the machine, and let him check his own, and my, and her temperature with the ear thing, so I think he's in love with her now. Then she took out his IV and we were sent home. They said he could get stomach cramps, and feel achy or kind of flu-like. But so far, so good! Although now he's trying really hard NOT to nap. But hopefully he will continue to feel good.

We will go back on Wednesday to get his count again, and make sure he isn't turning yellow. If he does, he will have to get some other medicine. So please pray he stays pink! Now the doctor said she would be happy with 11,000, so that's what we're shooting for!