Tuesday 16th February 2010

Luke had a 2am wake up again for his blood sugar check. It was 3 so he had to pop the jelly beans again. They've just check it again now at 9.30pm and his level was 5.8. So all is good.
Luke has his two doses of chemo via the central line this morning. Unfortunately we couldn't get Luke up and about today even for a shower as he was feeling really lightheaded and a dull pain in his head. So he's had a lazy day watching TV and eating non stop. Both grandparents turned up at lunchtime and after his hospital lunch and a toasty cheese sandwich he was still pleading with us for more food!! I really don't know where it is fitting!!! His weight today was 79.1.

His blood levels were:
Haemaglobin 86 / White Cell count 1.0 / Platelets 85 / Neutrophils 0.12

Somehow his own red blood and platelets increased themselves from yesterday so he didn't need a blood transfusion. I have no idea how these levels can change so much from day to day!
One reading they did pick up was low was a type of protein in the blood. So he had to have an injection of something today to fix it.

Luke and I have been sat watching Top Gear tonight and having a good old laugh at them - they are absolute idiots but great entertainment.

I must make mention again of all the wonderful people who are taking part in shave for a cure in March. I've just heard that two more of Luke's friends are taking part. Daniel and Tim. I mentioned the other day Jack and Canberra Grammar and also Alison at Lanyon Pharmacy. I must say though it feels a bit odd/funny at the moment that all these people are willing to loose their hair and at this stage Luke has not lost any and is still not feeling any ill effects from the chemo. I've got everything crossed that this remains the same for the next few weeks for Luke but at the same time we feel guilty for those brave people if Luke doesn't loose his hair. It's not too late to pull out yet!!!