Day -7

Wednesday March 4, 2009

Today was the second day of Jake's transplant. Today was the first day of chemo. The chemo received today is called Busulfan. His first dose was at 6a.m. This will be given every 6 hours. Tuesday night his friend Max stayed with him and his mom came in the morning. A few of his friends also came up today. I joined them at 4 in the evening. He had a big dinner that was followed by a shower. When talking on the phone he said "today blows". He did not feel the best today and puked from the chemo. He had rested all day and trying to feel better. Today his white cell count was low and so were his Neutrophl. His chloride was high, but just by one. They kept him on the same drugs to prevent seizures and other pain. He does not remember a lot that went on today or Tuesday. A very special moment happened though at about 7. A little girl who just received a transplant was going to take a bath and Jake gave her two of his rubber duckies. It made her night and Jake was the most favorite patient on the unit. He struggles remembering what happened, but with my help I try to make his day better. He's hanging in there and staying strong. Even though he doesn't remember what day it is or who came to visit. He didn't sleep very well through Wednesday night to Thursday morning. He was up puking again. On to Thursday. Keep in thoughts and prayers, Jacob Lynch.