Nathan had treatment again today - intrathecal methotrexate and ARAC. The ARAC caused his body temperature to be unregulated over the weekend and at one point gave us a scare. He reached 38.7 which meant we had to call his doctor. Since Nathan had just been seen he recommended providing tylenol and seeing if in the morning if his temperature had dropped. Thankfully it did,but we watched it very closely all weekend.
Saturday morning we participated in the Children's Wish Foundation 5th Annual Walk for Wishes. The event raised approximately $44,000 in the Saskatoon walk alone which is truly amazing. The weather was beautiful and the company was great as Arron's sisters Wendy and Julianne were the ones who initiated us joining. We were also joined by nieces Michelle, Tesa and Grandma Darlene and my sister Lorrie.
Nathan was feeling much better Sunday so we decided to take the boys for a family skate. The boys did well including Justin who had his first experience on skates. At first he was apprehensive but by the end he was doing his usual "wha hoo"s. Monday, Nathan was able to enjoy a day at school. He was greated by the familar "Nathan is here". He handled himself well when one of the kids said "Nathan your hair has all fallen out again". Nathan's hair has thinned with the harder chemo drugs but should grow back when he is in Maintenance. He was also able to attend hockey practise. He was a tired boy last night which lead into today. Needless to say its been a long day and all but Justin are asleep (too long of a nap today I am thinking).
The remainder of the week will be short visits to the clinic as Nathan just receives the ARAC. 2 more weeks to go.
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