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Crossed finger and crossed toes wasn’t enough to keep her fever awayTemperature check this morning was 101.2. Waiting on doctors to make rounds and figure out next steps. Still not a no on going back to the…
No new updates for tonight so you just get my thoughts while she sleeps!😜 Sleepless nights. Emotionally stressful days. Not seeing your family in person for a long period of time is tough on the heart. I miss…
Kevin and I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has donated to…Olivia, our family and the OliviaStrongFoundation in the past and most recently. We apologize if we’ve yet to reach out as life has been…
Radiation 22/28 done!!
Our day improved but it’s still been a long oneWe are still in the hospital for another night for monitoring. She’s receiving fluids only and some pain medicine because of pesky mouth…Update. Olivia’s doing ok. They did admit her to inpatient last night…Her ANC on Monday was 160, this morning it is 40. Normal ANC is 1500 so she is what’s called neutropenic. She does not have a fever this morning. That’s one of the frustrations with cancer and fevers. Fevers go away as fast as they come on; but we have to err on the side of caution. The last thing we want is a…
When you have cancer, things change quicklyAt 5:30 pm, no fever. Gets her booster shot because her ANC was already low and by 7:30 pm she’s running a fever. When you are receiving…
Another long day…emotionally longWe went back and forth between the hospital and Ronald McDonald house today. Olivia just couldn’t endure sitting in waiting rooms between…What an amazing show of love and support for our family and all the…families that are staying at the RMH and away from their families over Easter. Thank you Porters Neck Country Club and McConnell Golf for loving our family! #Oliviastrong
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, 2022
AdjustingWe 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!!!!