Oct 9

Morning-
I suspect I'll update this later today so starting with a morning label. Connor in good spirits and typically annoyed with parental bothering, as well as interruptions by the dietician and care nurses (do you have enough to do?)
He's been spirited off to have another spinal tap and injection, and then he's back to his room for his chemo drugs.
Blood sugar came down a bit, but still on the high side. The endocrinologist is sending educators to teach us how to check his blood at home and how to count sugars for his diet. Kirk's family has a history of diabetes so this won't be too tough to incorporate.
The doctor is doing his best to get him checked out today so Connor can have Thanksgiving this weekend. However, if it doesn't work out, Thanksgiving will be held next weekend instead. We are flexible!!

12:30pm- Despite Dr. Gregory's support, the endocrinologist wants to monitor him another day. They are starting a long lasting insulin injection that we'll have to give everyday. And continue to test at home. Hopefully he'll come home tomorrow. He's frustrated, understandably, and waiting for lunch so he's hangry too. 

4:00pm - Connor finally getting chemo 

Met with nurse educator this afternoon who taught us to test blood, and inject insulin. Connor is now testing his blood along side the nurses.
Just another bump in the road. Still thankful for the care we are receiving!

Comments

  1. KinlinFamilyOctober 9, 2020 at 12:05 PM

    Fingers crossed for turkey dinner at home! Hope the spinal tap went well this morning... and no headache! 💕K/C/M/L

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  2. LindsayOOctober 9, 2020 at 12:28 PM

    🤞

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  3. Theresa F.October 9, 2020 at 12:28 PM

    ❤️❤️

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  4. Nana PenOctober 9, 2020 at 1:46 PM

    🤞🙏that you get home tomorrow! ❣

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  5. ScouseOctober 9, 2020 at 2:12 PM

    Hope you get home for Turkey dinner. Uncle Stu more than happy to help out with Diabetes .xx

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  6. Nana PenOctober 9, 2020 at 4:52 PM

    So grateful for the excellent care and attention to details that you are getting at Valerie Centre. Sorry, Connor, that you are a pincushion! That part really sucks!😕 Home tomorrow!

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