Jan 19

MTX is .19, creatinine is down to 1, all headed in the right direction.
Staying another night still, he'll get blood tomorrow.

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  1. Nana PenJanuary 19, 2021 at 1:45 PM

    Hope the day is restful and uneventful!

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  2. Sue CraneJanuary 19, 2021 at 1:50 PM

    Hopefully the last night. This one has been a haul.

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  3. KinlinFamilyJanuary 19, 2021 at 2:36 PM

    So close!! Fingers crossed for tomorrow. 🤞💕K/C/M/L

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