Yes, it was relatively brief today. We were walking out by 12pm, with Oliver already having received his small push of vinblastine, having had an always enjoyable chat to Dr Angela, and even collected our goodies from the pharmacy. Our little boy is still charging along. He is happy and cuddly and such a wonderful blessing to his mum and dad.
He passed a new milestone today - the first kiss of a girl. Our friends were in with their little baby girl and as they sat down together, Oliver leant over and gave her a kiss. It was very cute. Admittedly, his kisses are a little bit like a wet fish, but they are sweet just the same. We tried to get a photo, but there was a little bit of performance anxiety I think.
We head back in next Friday. He has another echocardiogram to make sure his heart muscle isn't being affected by the chemotherapy. Unfortunately it's on Karli's birthday, but hopefully it won't take all day. He won't be having another push of vinblastine because he didn't receive that particular dose (the third in the cycle) last time. So no more chemo for two weeks. It's great to know his body will be getting a rest. Enjoy the video's of our little man.
3 comments:
Hi Simon,
Happy Birthday mate for today! Thinking of you - and hoping you, Karli and Oliver all have a great day. You have had quite the year... but your optimism, faith and willingness to share the highs and lows has been an encouragement to many of us. May the next year have many many joys in store for you! Love Elisa & Josh
Wow!! His first kiss and not even a year old yet... looks like a little bit of that manly Roebuck charm coming to the surface... LOOK OUT LADIES!! So great to see him in the videos, he is looking like he is doing well.
Sorry we missed phoning you yesterday Simon for your b'day :( so many damn birthdays in October it's hard to keep track! (no excuse I know) Just know that we are thinking of you all, and we hope you had a special day!!
Lotsa love gordon, sytarnya, tyran and the frog! x x x x
It was just awesome to see you all being able to do ordinary family stuff in the videos, and having fun, amidst your extraordinary circumstances. P.S. Belated Happy Birthday to Oliver & Simon.
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