This is Critter right now. I know he looks aweful and I am embarrased for him that I am posting this but we might as well document. He has to be really hydrated in order to recieve the chemo. If it sits in his system it can be extremly damaging to other tissues. They need him to empty his bladder often. Also when you start the chemo it will break apart the white blood cells releasing toxins into the blood. He needs a ton a fluid flush this through his system. He also need basic replacement electrolytes to help balance out the acidic white blood cells. So he is way overloaded with fluid. They say once his white cell count goes down they can back off the fluids until then we are calling him Quasimoto. This picture was just after his first hospital bath! He loves to brush his hair.....for now.
He may be swollen but he still looks better than the first pictures. He has color. Hooray!
ReplyDeleteJason Niki and boys: You all are in our prayers every day. Critter is a trooper. Is there anything you need for him to help entertain him at the hospital? Love Erin
ReplyDeleteQuasimoto huh? He is looking alot better than when we stopped by on Tuesday. I was really happy to see him playing a little bit. Babies are awesome.
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