Cycle 2 - Day 25 Platelets

Niamh vomited again this morning, tube came out. Amazingly at the same time, the oncologist called to say that he had ordered some platelets for Niamh in case she needed them. He advised us to go into hospital for blood test and a new ng tube.

Niamh was not very happy about going to the hospital. She was very brave when the new NG tube was passed and also very brave when the dressing on her central line was changed.

Niamh did need some platelets as they had fallen further to 31. Before leaving the hospital, I asked for some codeine as Niamh seemed in pain again. It seems to be from her gut due to the toxicity of the chemotherapy she has had.

We got home just on time to get Emilie from school, phew. By that time, Niamh had had a little sleep in the car and was in a great mood. She was glad to show off her crawling and standing (almost on her own now) to granny and poppa. Niamh and Emilie were crawling around pretending to be cats, amazingly Niamh was able to copy Emilie with the miaowing.

Hopefully a peaceful weekend (no nurses coming) before cycle 3 - Monday or Tuesday.