Drs now feel Zachs rash all over his body and his fever are all drug reaction related. It will take until Sunday-Monday for the drug to work its way out of his system. He is still running a fever and the rash hasn't spread more, but now that we know he isn't running a fever from infection, we are ok. We will just treat the itching and the fever. I" m glad it isn't something serious, like an infection, because that is a real concern when he has no immune system. He still is coughing, lungs are clear, so must be postnasal drip. He is taking his first shower today. I've been washing him down these past 3 weeks as he was scared of the aqua barrier they apply to keep his central line covered because it had "tape". He associates anything with tape to hurting as his central line dressing changes hurt when the tape comes off. But he woke up today with a desire to shower...he has been in there for 20 minutes so far.
The dr states that his counts look like they are trying to rev up and once they continue an upward trend for 2-3 days, they will deem him with improving counts for real. Then.....once his counts are up enough, he will again have an immunity and we may be able to leave for a week before the next round of chemo. Please keep your fingers crossed.
Ok..thats it for now, Zach is calling to get out of the shower!!
Love
Steph
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I read your blog each day and ask your grandparents about you. I wish I could have one of your Crabby Patties with the seaweed salad. SOund great.
We keep you in our prayers.
Stay brave and strong.
"Mr.and Mrs. Larry Byrd
Hello Zachary, we think of you all the time and pray for all of you. I am sure that the shower you took today probably felt real good. When you and mom are up to it give us a call. We miss you!!!
The Florida Johnstons
Hi Zach,
At bible study today, everyone was asking about you and we said a prayer for you. Everyone is very excited about the home, and the fund raiser being held in your name and want more information about it, so i had to send them your Blog information. I hope your rash is clearing up.
Guess what happened today at our new home....? I discovered the timer on the oven doesnt work, and i made brownies...was waiting for the timer to go off while i was working and studying and suddenly the house started smelling HORRIBLE! Yup, you guessed it, burnt brownies! Nathan and Ben are very bummed, but those things weren't eatible...they were BLACK and burned to a crisp....time for Aunt Sharon to buy a timer!
Love you lots!
Aunt Sharon
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