Day -8

Day - 8

Jack is holding up great, he is a true champ. His ANC went down over night as we are approaching the end of day 4 of his chemotherapy. Tomorrow is a rest day "NO CHEMO", Giving Jack a break to recharge his batteries for the next round. Round 2 is said to have more side effects; mouth sores, nausea, and general not feeling well. Hopefully it won't effect Jack.
Life in the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) unit is quiet. Not alot of people around, kind of seems like night time 24 hours a day. Also a lot of do's and don'ts; can't keep any food or drink for more than 4 hours. Hand washing is a big DO which is understandable. Jack has to have a bath every day no matter what. Sheets, pillows, blankets no more than 24 hrs.. Jack is on a low bacteria diet, everything has to be cooked - no fresh fruits or vegetables, no pepper. Jack can only drink Dasani bottled water, hot tea has to be made w/Dasani. Jack has to have his mouth swabbed 4 times a day with Peridex which is to help keep his mouth free of germs etc.,etc. He taking all sorts of anti everythings to try and prevent any infections.
We made his day by bringing Christina to see him. He loves her so much, everything is always Tina this, Tina that.
He was reallly happy to see her.