Another Day

Last week, Henry seemed to be bleeding and bruising easily. So, we took him for labs on Thursday. My bet was that he needed platelets. I was wrong. Platelet level was fine, but he needed some blood. So, a "quick" lab appointment turned into a six hour day. Not too uncommon for us, but still... a long day.

 

Henry and doggie waiting to have his port accessed.

 While waiting for labs, we played in the hallway of clinic.

 From clinic, we were moved to the Day Treatment Unit. Henry in enjoying his prized lollipop while watching Thomas the Train, while waiting for the blood.

 Lucas and Owen showed up in the afternoon. They are enjoying watching garbage trucks while Henry gets blood.

 It's always funnier with masks.

 Henry wanted to walk the halls... Owen enjoyed a ride.

 Now, I think all boys are watching airplanes.

 The Day Treatment Unit closed, so we were moved up to the fourth floor. It was our first time being admitted to the BEAUTIFUL new rooms. They are huge! The bathroom is bigger than our old rooms. I'm not joking.

 Family photo. (look at that HUGE couch!)

 I'm sure the floor is clean... right?

 Walking the halls. Henry and Lucas pulled Owen around.

 One of our favorite nurses, Melanie, de-accessed Henry's port. Almost like old times.

 And, our escape. Henry was more than ready to leave.

It was Lucas and my 9 year anniversary. We spent it together, as a family, surrounded by friends from the hospital. Clinic, DTU, and the unit. We got to see most of them. A very good, typical, day in the life of a cancer kid.