Home sweet hospital room. We are back at CHOC for a little unexpected visit. Brooke got admitted on Tuesday when she showed up for a clinic visit with a fever. All her blood counts were quite low and they discovered she has an ear & sinus infection, plus she was having a lot of pain in her feet – apparently a not-uncommon side effect of the Methotrexate she’s been taking. On Tuesday she couldn’t walk, eat, or stay awake for more than a few minutes at a time, but after some fluids, blood transfusions, and antibiotics, she woke up yesterday feeling great! Her feet are still a little tender, but she can walk again. So now we’re just hanging out here until she convinces them that she’s ok to go home. Her oncologist told me she’d probably release her tomorrow.

Aidan was a good sport about getting sent to his Dad’s early and Brooke’s spirits have been great, as usual. My own psyche is having some difficulty being back here, but I just keep reminding myself that it’s only for a few days. Hoping that Maintenance gets a little easier soon!