I want to quick update on today.  Mostly for me.  I have been trying to keep facts and interesting info on Ike on my blog.  Maybe someday it could help another Leukemia family if they are experiencing some of the same things.  

So we have roughly a year of treatment left.

This past week, they upped Ike's mercaptopurine and Methrotrexate.  He has not had his upped does of Methotrexate yet because last week he had a spinal with that same drug.

So, we developed a fever today. 101.  We called the oncologoist, (oh, THANK GOD Jacob stayed home from work!  I would be panicked!), and they sent us to ER.

I won't get into details, but there is a certain doctor there that likes to fight and try to intimidate me.  Every time.  I don't like.  I know that I do look young, but I am not stupid.  Just FYI.

After spending 4 hours in the ER, (thank you Mom for coming with me!), his ANC is still around 3000. So the fever must be from some unknown virus.  But, we did find out that his liver enzymes are slightly elevated.

A normal person's liver enzymes are about 45.  This level tests how "happy" your liver is.  Ike's is currently at 400.

Last week Monday they were about 60.

Interesting....

Now, they do expect some agitation to the liver because he IS getting chemotherapy every day.  But, this brings about some concerns.

We will have to talk to the oncologist tomorrow to find out more details.

Then, to only make the night more wonderful, I came home.  Jacob was down for the count.  Gabs was standing on a chair in the kitchen, and next thing I knew, puke was EVERYWHERE!

Jacob managed to get her in the tub, while I led operation damage control.

I am sure you can imagine a super pregnant chick, mopping her floors, and trying to disinfect her house from this stomach virus.  Super HOT!  Plus, I am pretty sure this little girl has dropped, and I have been in constant pain.  SUPER FUN!

BUT....

I find myself being thankful.

How you ask, I am not sure!

Here are my thoughts.

I'm thankful Jacob stayed home today.  I did get some rest before craziness hit the fan.  I am thankful that even though going to the ER is NEVER fun, we would not have known that Ike's levels were spiking.  We wouldn't have found out until his next appointment, and who knows what kind of damage could have been done.

Eek, I hear another kid puking!

Enjoy!