Steroids Reduced

Nick is on steroids this week. As previously mentioned, we started another round of chemo and steroids. His dose is only a third of what he usually received. We have seen little improvement this time around. He is very emotional and little things he can set him off. He had about 3 different melt downs yesterday and it is hard to comfort him and try to change his 'mood'. The good news so far is that he has NOT complained about pain yet and he said his legs were feeling better yesterday. We will know more as the weekend approaches. A lot of people have asked me about Nick's treatment and the chemo he is on. I found a website (imagine that, I have been reading about MANY other kids w/ALL), that had an attachment describing the different chemo drugs and the effects of each. If you scroll down this blog and on the right hand side you will see the link... chemo information. Nick has received the following chemo throughout his treatment:
Doxorubicin, Vincristine, 6-MP, Methotrexate, L-Asparaginase, Steroids & Cytarabine-in spine. I am not sure if I am missing any drugs, since the first month of Nick's treatment was a blur and I do not have the protocol during that time. These drugs are powerful and to think of all the stuff that has entered Nick's little body.... he is amazing.

I really needed to post today because we wanted to share with everyone that Colby lost his first tooth. This is a big deal for a 6 year old. The tooth fairy came last night and he received $5 for the first tooth. (very generous tooth fairy) Colby continues to go with the flow and will do whatever Nick wants him to do. The boys now have sleepovers almost every night. Nick is having bad dreams lately (or maybe it is just an excuse) and can not sleep by himself. It's okay by Mom and Dad. We enjoy seeing ALL the boys happy.