We were thrilled this morning to learn that Otto was going to be discharged. Otto could not be happier walking out of the lobby and into the car to go home. His counts were up and his ANC was 300. With no fevers since being placed on antibiotics along with no growth on blood cultures, we were free to go.
After getting home, we were able to get outside and cross some things off the to do list. Otto went right for the golf clubs and ran out into the yard. Afterwards, we were able to head over to see friends and gather for a great feast! Sunday dinner with people you care about... just can't top that feeling.
So now we are home getting ready for our check up on Tuesday and bone marrow/lumbar puncture procedure on Friday. If counts look good and results are still positive, we could be heading back into the hospital as early as next week for Round 3.
Round 3 is a 5 day chemo period. The cycle (chemo days included) continues to be approximately 30 days long. Round 3's chemo involves two types of medication. These are two that Otto is familiar with, however, the dosages are much stronger this time around. Due to the amounts of medication, we have been warned that fevers will come with it. This means that we may be at the hospital a little while longer than the 5 days. Typically after the initial round, rounds that follow allow you to leave after chemo if there are no other complications. If a fever presents itself, you need to be fever free for a period of time before being released. As always, we wait to see what will happen. Hopefully, Otto's body will continue to accept everything as well as it has these past two rounds. Prayers for the length of the stay that Otto's body needs to regroup and become stronger!
Sending love and positivity!
Mark, Leigh, Otto, Tess and Lulu
After getting home, we were able to get outside and cross some things off the to do list. Otto went right for the golf clubs and ran out into the yard. Afterwards, we were able to head over to see friends and gather for a great feast! Sunday dinner with people you care about... just can't top that feeling.
So now we are home getting ready for our check up on Tuesday and bone marrow/lumbar puncture procedure on Friday. If counts look good and results are still positive, we could be heading back into the hospital as early as next week for Round 3.
Round 3 is a 5 day chemo period. The cycle (chemo days included) continues to be approximately 30 days long. Round 3's chemo involves two types of medication. These are two that Otto is familiar with, however, the dosages are much stronger this time around. Due to the amounts of medication, we have been warned that fevers will come with it. This means that we may be at the hospital a little while longer than the 5 days. Typically after the initial round, rounds that follow allow you to leave after chemo if there are no other complications. If a fever presents itself, you need to be fever free for a period of time before being released. As always, we wait to see what will happen. Hopefully, Otto's body will continue to accept everything as well as it has these past two rounds. Prayers for the length of the stay that Otto's body needs to regroup and become stronger!
Sending love and positivity!
Mark, Leigh, Otto, Tess and Lulu
Much love to you all. Continued prayers and hugs for you all. ❤️❤️
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