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Latest · November 9, 2026FIRST PLACE FOR TEAM OLIVIASTRONG!

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Olivia woke up tired and frustrated this morningHer right eye looks swollen and the “sunburn” under her eye where the radiation is targeting looks painful but she says neither are…Today was long- We were at the hospital from 8:30 until 7:30. - Chemo done. - Blood transfusion done. - Port deaccessing went as good as expected. - We…Emotional drainageAnother long day…emotionally long. We went back and forth between the hospital and Ronald McDonald house today. Olivia just couldn’t endure…MaturityToday was long. - We were at the hospital from 8:30 until 7:30. - Chemo done. - Blood transfusion done. - Port deaccessing went as good as…It’s been a long day…��️ Starbucks 🏫 School 🥼 Labs 👩‍🏫 Child life consult 🍟 Lunch ( with french fry smile..see pics) 👨‍⚕️ Solid tumor consult ☢️ Radiation…Update, April 11, 2022💛🎗🚲 All y’all Peloton people….we are driving home on 4/23 so this would be a perfect way to support Olivia on our way back after her 28 rounds of radiation!!!!A photo from April 11, 2022AdjustingWe are adjusting a lot these days. New schedule and routines. New surroundings. New medicines. New side effects. New doctors. New housing…Olivia got to be honorary duck master at The Peabody!!!Adjusting.We are adjusting a lot these days. New schedule and routines. New surroundings. New medicines. New side effects. New doctors. New housing…Indoor breakfast picnic- Tattoos - Chocolate llama candy making It’s been a busy day around here!When in the RMH you do what you gotta do to keep yourself entertained!Cabinet cabins are the new thing!Olivia took about a 4 hour nap after we got home from her day at StJude. She missed out on the dining experience I hate set up for us in our room at the RMH. She did wake up hungry so down to the community…Ronald McDonald House dining at its finest!!😂 🍷 This is as good as it gets tonight!Whoop whoop!!!!LabsLunch 🍕 Radiation, school and clinic next… Took a timeout to have a SpongeBob icecream!Atlanta Braves#KillBobOlivia had a fun night playing with her RMH friends and woke up feeling…great this morning! She wanted bacon for breakfast so I obliged! I believe they got her anti-nausea cocktail figured out too! Easy…These moms understand meThese moms don’t judge me or my child. These moms cry with me. These moms treat my child like their own. These moms know how tired I am…A photo from April 6, 2022They let us out of inpatient and heading back to the RMH!!!!Not sure who is happierMost of the time, this is how I watch Olivia while we are in the…hospital after our day is done. She’s usually on her computer/tablet/phone or sleeping. I’m wrapped in a blanket (my favorite from home)…DarknessShe wants all the lights off. She wants all the blinds closed. This is as dark as our room can get. What started as a great day with lots…SolaceMost of the time, this is how I watch Olivia while we are in the hospital after our day is done. She’s usually on her computer/tablet/phone…