Friday 12th March 2010

Luke started his day with a visit to the hospital for a chemo injection. This injection is subcutaneously under the skin - so they do it in his tummy. It doesn't take long and he said it doesn't really hurt. They have started taking bloods daily again. Luke is fantastic at the moment - it is really a shame that he is going to get chemo which is going to drag him back down again. I imagine based on Luke's blood levels on the first round of chemo, Luke will have a few weeks before he dips back down into neutropenia.

At the moment his levels are:
Haemaglobin 105 / White Cell Count 16.4 / Platelets 147 / Neutrophils 13.98.

After hospital we decided to go via Luke's college to get his timetable. While he is good we thought he could try and attend a few classes next week to see what they are up to. It was good to see him talking to all of his friends during their recess break.

He asked if he could go for a driving lesson in his car today. For those who don't know, just before Xmas Luke bought a Nissan 300zx(or rather part bought - we always had the intention of going halves with him and although he's put some money towards it, plans have changed a bit now and I think we'll be waiting a long time for the rest!) It really wasn't my first choice of a car for a learner however it is a great looking car for a 20 year old car - it's a bright red sports car and it just happened to be an exceptional buy and too good an opportunity to pass by.
He was a bit rusty from not having driven for quite a while but he enjoyed himself.

We went this afternoon to view the "Lanyon Loonies" at the pharmacy participating in the Greatest shave for the Leukaemia Foundation. Well done to Allison, Jayne, Suzi and Scott for their bravery. They looked fantastic!

We decided as Luke was in remission to get some of his friends over and let him have a bit of fun. So tonight, 8 of his good friends came over for pizza, x-box and playing a board game - risk - that they all seem to like. Amy's having a sleep over at her cousins, Murray went to watch the football at his Dad's and I've been in the bedroom watching a movie! It's good to see him laughing and having fun.
Three of his friends turned up with their heads shaved. They took part in the Shave at Tuggeranong College. They all look great - bit different to the long hair I'm used to seeing on them.

Some of Luke's other friends - who are part of "Keeping the Faith" team are having their shave on Sunday. Whilst Sue Baker and Tim - actually fall under the "Finance Social Club Team" are participating in the shave next Friday the 19th.

Tomorrow we are back to the hospital for an injection and we might head to the movies. We're going to make the most of Luke's good health while we can.