Olivia has been doing well for the past couple weeks. October through early November was really a rough month for us. 2 weeks ago, she developed a fever again and had to be brought to the ER (about 2 weeks after being discharged from her last stay). Luckily, her blood counts were good and she didn't have to be admitted. She was given antibiotics instead as a precaution. Her fever lasted only a couple days. It was a relief to know that her body was fighting an infection well. Her blood counts did not go down even with the infection. For the past few months, having a fever for her meant being admitted at the hospital for about a week and an automatic blood transfusion.
Today was a great day! Olivia's last spinal tap! I told her last night that it will be the last time she will have to be put to sleep for a procedure. She was so happy and excited! She even did the honor of pushing the syringe that put her to sleep.
Today was a great day! Olivia's last spinal tap! I told her last night that it will be the last time she will have to be put to sleep for a procedure. She was so happy and excited! She even did the honor of pushing the syringe that put her to sleep.
I remember during Olivia's first 6 months of treatment I said to myself it was the worst 6 months of our lives. Looking back, everything we went through just made us stronger- as individuals and as a family. Though it was difficult to understand in the beginning, we soon realized that God had blessed us with a warrior. Despite what we went through, we knew we were given the gift of courage and faith that will remain in us forever. As we left her outpatient room, the nurses all gave her a big round of applause. Job well done, our sweet princess! You make us so proud! She would always tell us she never gives up. Even during her weakest moments, she showed so much courage. Sometimes it's hard to believe that she was only 2 1/2 years old when she was diagnosed. We walked away leaving so many memories, good and bad, in the pediatric sedation ward.
In a couple days, Olivia will be 2 years in remission. She still has 1 more round of Vincristine next month then it will just be oral chemo from then until January. After that, we'll be completely done with chemo! Thank you for your continued support and prayers! Before we know it, 3 more years will pass and we can finally say that she survived cancer.
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