Hi there,
We're cruising through this week. So far, Hans hasn't shown any real ill-effects of the chemo. Tomorrow will be the last of round 4 and he'll also get the Zometa, which is used originally for Osteoporosis, and will help heal his bone. The week has been long and days have been long. We've been able to carpool with Kev - so at least we're getting one car off the road, and Hans gets pretty excited to get out of the clinic to pick Kevin up. Hans has learned to read the pump to see how many ml's are left to transfuse, to get an idea of how much longer he'll be hooked up to a pole. We each kind of had one bad day this week - but I do hope those are behind us. My challenge is getting 30 oz. of fluids in him each and every night! This is like drinking 120 - 180 ounces of fluids for most of us - no fun! But, we are trying to come up with lots of ways to get him to drink. It's like a frat house over here - drink, drink, drink!
I guess our next challenge will probably be to figure out just how much to shelter him over the next week to keep him in optimal health for our trip next Friday!
Okay - better go get the boy to take another sip.
From what I understand Elle is having a great time with Grandpa Dean/Grandma Diana, Auntie Anna and little Emma. She is enjoying golf camp and I guess she has been getting the ball off of the ground.
Lara
About Me
- Hans Weberling
- Bakersfield, CA, United States
- Hans was a busy, happy, sweet and fearless three year old when he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. He fought his disease like a "gladiator" for nearly 6 years. Hans was an animal lover to his core. He was 'guarded' at home by his three cats, Black, Orange and Cotton. He also had his Golden Retriever, Honey, to keep him company. Hans enjoyed swimming, biking, gardening, grilling (he had his very own grill!), horseback riding, playing video games, building Legos, and flipping between Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Animal Planet. Hans loved all members of his family and he was a loyal friend. He had to go through a lot of treatment in his life. But Hans powered through it. His attitude was let's get this done! His motivation was always to get back home, to his family, pets, favorite foods and pool.
4 comments:
...crossing my fingers that everything shapes up for you all to have a GREAT, if quick, trip to WA. Hans's great grand-mere Jean wishes you the same - I saw her last week!
xx
Erin
No great ideas about getting liquids down him, but I think popsicles, snowcones, and watermelon count, so maybe try mixing it up some by offering special treats.
What are you going to do after the fifth round? Has Heidi said yet?
VB
erinbuenger.blogspot.com
Hey Glad to hear that Hans is doing so well. We still have to keep a close watch on Colbys liquid intake so we do those freeze pops and bottled water with those koolaid singles and lots of fruit. And any cool cup that makes it exciting we must have a million cups :) Have fun on your trip next week!!!!!!!!!
Tracy Ash
Jello counts too, right? Give him some jigglers! I am praying for Hans (I love that name). I don't remember how I found you (Karen in Texas, maybe?) but I have a 4.5 year old boy named Niklaus (he was supposed to be named Hans!) and I can't imagine...stay strong and I'll keep praying for your sweet, cute little boy.
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